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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• ·Scientists found a new moon orbiting a gas giant in our solar system
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour starting in the fall
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%