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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• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school band
• ·The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems
• ·A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants
• ·Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groups
• ·Scientists found that butterflies are changing their migration routes due to changing temperatures
• ·A large telecom company invested $2.2 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to remote areas
• ·A community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·A new design museum opened with exhibits on modern architecture
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program for electronic waste
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with flavors like matcha and sea salt
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 32% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol