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 local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s books
• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance
• ·A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable units
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers