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 government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·Researchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skills
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·The local community center offered free tutoring for students after school
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedules
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of wheat this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions throughout the growing season.
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from 25 countries
• ·A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction