A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucksA local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning

Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zoneThe transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials

A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgeryTV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms

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• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·A new study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety.
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Tech startup launches AI powered app that helps users track personal carbon footprints
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity, featuring music, dance, and food from different countries.
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring