The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity gameA tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornadoA local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers

Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortage

A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 yearsA local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand

Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural useThe postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·A tech company released a new software update to fix security issues
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishers
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songs
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability