Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart condition

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteA snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kidsThe government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card feesA museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays

A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurantsScientists discovered a new star system with three planets

The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area

A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection for the holiday seasonA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starterEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

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• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in the Amazon River
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on tests
• ·The national basketball team won a key playoff game to advance to the semifinals
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway history
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists