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

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• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schools
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·Pet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day
• ·A tech company partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide free technology to low-income families
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025
• ·A library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel