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 popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single charge
• ·The government launched a program to teach coding skills to unemployed young adults
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·The government announced it will provide free childcare for low-income families, starting next year, to help parents return to work.
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·A local café partnered with a local charity to donate a meal to a homeless person for every coffee sold
• ·Firefighters rescued a cat from a burning building in the downtown area
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery