A sports league added a new team from a small city

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce wasteResearchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

The local theater group announced it will perform a musical based on a popular animated filmA severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuelScientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response

The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parksA famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection

Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores

Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income familiesThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%

The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skillsA winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days

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• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·A coffee shop started offering coffee tasting flights where customers can sample three different types of coffee
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·Music festival adds second weekend due to high demand for tickets
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area