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 study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation, including new subway stations and bus routes.
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing temporary shelter use
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offs
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastics in rooms with eco-friendly alternatives
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastal areas