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 A farmers market accepted mobile payments 
A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide 
  
Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu 
  
Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years 
  
A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives 
A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers 
Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art programThe national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days 
A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks  |