A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city

A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transitA tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity division

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronicsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policiesA fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items

Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patientsThe national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1

A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweekThe federal reserve stated it will keep interest rates stable to support small business growth

A historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glassMajor electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November

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• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Firefighters rescued a cat from a burning building in the downtown area
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·A charity organized a beach cleanup
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A popular music festival revealed its lineup including many world-famous singers
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one