The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks

A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve moodA famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novelThe military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers

A school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated contentA tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated

Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packagingThe WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contractA new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities

Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 yearsThe government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%

(责任编辑：段俊)

• ·A local theater company performed a free outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in the park
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·Software firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beans
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts
• ·Camping store sells eco friendly camping gear made from sustainable materials
• ·A small café started hosting live music nights every Friday that increased evening sales by 45%
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhood