Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful productsLocal residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a park

The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible onlineA major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month

Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy coursesThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction

Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practicesAn energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

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• ·Study finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $500 million in research and development to create new AI technologies.
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Scientists developed a new method to test for COVID 19 that is faster and more accurate
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 150th anniversary
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes