Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand

A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plainsA study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilitiesA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout historyA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area

A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate changeThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision lossLocal businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standardsA global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations

A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three yearsA study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%

(责任编辑：曾庆瑜)

• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·Doctors warned about the increased risk of flu during winter months
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who fly during weekday mornings
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure improves mood in people with seasonal affective disorder
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·The national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 25% over the past two years.
• ·The national tennis team qualified for the international tournament
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more