A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuThe country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year

A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with specialized care for sick childrenResearchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster

Local businesses offered discounts to customers who bring their own shopping bagsThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations
• ·A school started a garden project to teach students about growing food
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A famous singer performed a benefit concert to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages