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 charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and food trucks in the central park
• ·A city started a program to help homeless individuals find housing and employment
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·A catering company expanded its menu to include more plant based meal options
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids