A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computersThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagersA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer

The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremonyA tech company released a software update to fix security issues

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• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·A famous athlete signed a new contract with a sports team
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer, raising concerns about heatwaves.
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for short videos
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 150 new employees over the next six months
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million to develop AI tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry