The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the next tournament

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirementsLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless veterans with 75 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justiceA fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwideResearchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers

The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three yearsA hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its rooms

A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksClothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic

Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic villageDietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for essential nutrients

Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoodsPhotography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown

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• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·The national space agency successfully launched a new satellite to monitor climate change and track natural disasters.
• ·Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schools
• ·A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships