A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this monthA historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction

Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better healthA television show received high ratings for its season finale

The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling

Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adultsScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·Local artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension