The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

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 airports

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitelyLocal 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 locationsResearchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing

The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastics in rooms with eco-friendly alternativesResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations

Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe

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• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the western region
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts dating back over 3,000 years at a dig site in the countryside.
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection