A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computersThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionA zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China

Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in childrenLocal police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spiceThe city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs

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• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices to protect soil health
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·A charity collected 2,000 winter coats to distribute to homeless individuals and low-income families
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areas
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t