The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

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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• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·A new study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels and improve mental health.
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·A fashion designer released a limited-edition scarf collection inspired by local wildlife
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free dental checkups for senior pets during spring month
• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·Doctors recommended that people get regular check ups to prevent serious health issues
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A farm started a winery
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollution
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food to reduce food waste