A team of explorers completed a journey across the Arctic

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters

A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobsA university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science

A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novelsA city council discussed plans to build a new community center

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• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·Local authorities installed new traffic cameras to reduce speeding and improve road safety
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for healthcare workers at a hospital
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13.5 minutes
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%