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 government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·The country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·A popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand
• ·A farm began selling homemade salsa made from its own tomatoes and peppers
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%