Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving

A grocery store chain started selling pre-made healthy meal kits for busy familiesA study found that listening to classical music can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airportsA software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthlyThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country

A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations

Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typingResearch finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily

Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehiclesCommunity hosts cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelterEngineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones

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• ·The national volleyball team won a key match securing their place in the world cup
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs
• ·A study showed that online learning can improve access to education for rural students
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment