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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• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·The national library added 10000 new books to its collection
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adults
• ·The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools
• ·An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in international markets
• ·A school district hired more teachers