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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• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·A library added a quiet study room for students preparing for exams
• ·Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adults
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco-friendly travel destinations
• ·Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·A sports team hired a new coach with experience winning national championships
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·A tech company planned to expand to new countries
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of smartwatches due to a potential overheating problem
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas