A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgrounds
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 45 cats and dogs
• ·Book publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade
• ·A coffee shop donated $1 from each specialty drink sold to a local animal shelter