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 launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable due to government policies
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest dinner where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal
• ·A survey found that 68% of consumers prioritize buying products from eco-friendly brands
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its events
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030
• ·The city introduced a parking app that offers discounts for carpoolers
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome