Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom

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 month

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 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 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 type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A coffee shop donated $1 from each specialty drink sold to a local animal shelter
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photo
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function