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 military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·Local businesses are offering special discounts to attract more customers
• ·Coffee shop donates 10% of sales to local youth mentorship program
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packages
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduled
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures