An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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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• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residents
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A tech company announced a new software update to improve device security
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration