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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• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with unique flavors
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to improve safety
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new emergency gear
• ·A school started a robotics club
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens