A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the world
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials for a new office complex
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 560000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·A bakery began offering gluten free and vegan options for its popular pastries
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A sports league changed its rules to make games more exciting
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers via phone and email