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 country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A popular bookstore chain announced it would be closing several locations due to declining sales and increased competition from online retailers.
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A research team studied the effects of screen time on children’s sleep patterns