Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm

A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transitA tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity divisionLocal authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics

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

Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu

The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilitiesA new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world

A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memoryA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

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• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for children
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage