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 study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art installations
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk
• ·A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·A tech startup released a new device that monitors heart rate and blood pressure at home
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a strong storm system that could bring heavy rain to the eastern states
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of respiratory illnesses linked to poor air quality
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation