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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• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for seniors learning to use smartphones
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval from health authorities to market a new vaccine for a common childhood illness.
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features for its users
• ·The national football team won an important match last night
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for locals
• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases