A farmers market accepted mobile payments

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 worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe 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 typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art programThe national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days

A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks

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• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·Students organized a fundraiser to collect money for new equipment for their school’s science lab
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·Electronics store offers discounts on laptops for back to school season
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·Police solved a cold case using advanced forensic technology
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week