The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitelyLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthlyThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country

A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locationsResearchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing

The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastics in rooms with eco-friendly alternativesResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations

Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe

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• ·A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·A major airline announced it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing demand for travel.
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·City officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses switch to renewable energy
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste section with bulk foods and package-free products