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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• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for low-income residents
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programs
• ·A tech company planned to expand to new countries
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastal areas
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasive
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month