The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucksA local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning

Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zoneThe transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials

A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgeryTV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms

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• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·A tech startup developed a new app that helps users track and reduce their household energy use
• ·The city introduced a new recycling scheme for electronic waste
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·A city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation
• ·A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offs
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers