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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• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-store
• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areas
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and food made from garden produce
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to register to vote before the deadline
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries