Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea improves sleep quality in seniors
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next year
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with chronic illnesses
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds for first-class mail, with most items arriving within two days.
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary