A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobsLocal authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%

Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%

The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parksArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artists

Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strainsElectronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wildLifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste

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• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach kids about space exploration
• ·Hospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios