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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• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergies
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings
• ·A severe drought in the western states has led to water restrictions for residents and farmers, with no relief expected until winter.
• ·Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage