A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.

The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy coursesA popular social media platform introduced new features to enhance user privacy

The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtownScientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levelsThe city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions

A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devicesLocal farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce

The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intakeA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineResearchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholesA tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

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• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a film festival
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter design
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a month
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.