The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

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 month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA 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 countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting from next year.
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A software company released a language learning app that uses gamification to make lessons more engaging
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices