A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in math and science classes
• ·Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in understanding quantum computing
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program