A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computersThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagersA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer

The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremonyA tech company released a software update to fix security issues

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• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adults
• ·A local business association organized a workshop for small business owners on marketing
• ·Fitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes for local residents
• ·A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the first time in their career
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups