A farmers market accepted mobile payments

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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• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic
• ·The national library made a collection of historical newspapers available online for free
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities
• ·A music concert featuring international artists was held in the stadium
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change