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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• ·A software company launched a new customer service tool that uses AI to answer common questions
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·The city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·The city council approved the renovation of an old historical building
• ·A car accident resulted in minor injuries for the drivers involved
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·The government planned to build more affordable housing units
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 100 homes and damaged a local hospital
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved features and performance