Train company introduces Wi Fi service on all commuter routes

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programsA popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year

Researchers found that daily consumption of Greek yogurt can improve gut health in adultsThe national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final matchA new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growthA historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture

Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drugA new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionDoctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hoursThe government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

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• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migration
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government offices