A severe snowstorm hit the northern region, closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation.

Geologists warn of potential earthquake risk in coastal regionYoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers

Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces snacking on unhealthy foodsPet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergiesFirefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas

Travel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelersResearch finds that board games improve communication skills in families

Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastlineThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal sheltersA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

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• ·The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflation
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local design school
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet
• ·A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center began
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity
• ·A historical castle was opened to the public after restoration work
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste products
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·A professional cyclist won a prestigious race setting a new course record