A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in need

A study found that storytelling can improve listening skills in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms

A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transitA tech company announced it will hire 1500 new employees for its AI research divisionLocal authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global povertyA fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu items

Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtownA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination
• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·A bookstore launched a teen book club focusing on young adult novels with diverse characters and themes
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The stock market received a boost from news of a new trade agreement between two countries
• ·A social media platform launched a new tool to help users manage screen time
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads