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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• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·Study reveals that certain spices have anti inflammatory properties
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption events
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month