A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersThe stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains

A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schoolsScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth

The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stationsResearchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability

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• ·A famous singer released a new album that topped the charts
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuries
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·Study finds that remote work increases job satisfaction for 80 percent of employees
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programs
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine for a previously untreatable disease
• ·A farm started a petting zoo
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade