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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• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults.
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and cookies
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars