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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• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·A restaurant app added dietary restriction filters
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwide
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programs
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills to customers who bring their own reusable mugs
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs