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 bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·A city added 20 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school band
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photo
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students