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

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

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• ·Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policing
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospital
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with labor leaders to discuss workers’ rights reforms
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·A national wildlife reserve reported an increase in the number of endangered species
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends