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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• ·A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade
• ·A community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menu
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in underserved areas
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics