The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety

A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retentionThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers

An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issueStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areasA professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race

Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one chargeThe police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens

A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projectsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a baby elephant that was separated from its herd
• ·Art gallery features works by local high school art students
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickens
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 46% in adults
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A hospital started a cancer support group
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria