A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppersA major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current modelsA famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues

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• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of a virus
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety levels in college students
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and cats
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 15 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A renowned music festival revealed its lineup including Grammy-winning artists and indie bands
• ·A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.
• ·A national wildlife reserve reported an increase in the number of endangered species