Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm

A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transitA tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity divisionLocal authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policiesA fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items

Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu

The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilitiesA new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world

A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memoryA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

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• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·A garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens
• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A construction project to repair old roads began in the downtown area
• ·A school district started a breakfast in the classroom program to ensure students eat before lessons
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public parks with new playground equipment and picnic areas
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles in wilderness areas
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems
• ·The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall