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 tech company released a software update to fix security issues
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegar
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area, dating back over 2,000 years.
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media