A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe 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 typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersThe stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains

A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schoolsScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth

The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stationsResearchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability

(责任编辑：传田真央)

• ·The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·The national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote ocean area
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A bakery won an award for its signature chocolate cake at a regional competition
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups
• ·A new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel
• ·A community organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in the area
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community pool