A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend tripStudy shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults

City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cyclingMovie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesPower company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning tripsTheater group performs original play about local history at community center

Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing to attract more members
• ·A university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home games
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·The university opened a new research center focused on artificial intelligence
• ·Scientists found that certain types of music can help improve focus while studying
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Local schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction