Community center offers free classes in computer skills for seniors

The government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough

A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

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• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitors
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·Survey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes
• ·Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft case
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing