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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• ·The city started a program to reduce littering in public places
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roasting
• ·Research indicates that sunlight helps body produce essential vitamin D
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2035 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology for healthcare
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning tool
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experience