Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week

A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily

A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materialsThe school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood

Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases earlyWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild

Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 yearsScientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes

Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality ridesStudy finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels

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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A school started a debate club that won first place in a regional competition
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A small aircraft made an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roads
• ·Movie studio releases trailer for highly anticipated sequel to popular film
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·A city repaired 8 miles of sidewalks to improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time