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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• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits
• ·Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music award
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·A sports league changed its rules to make games more exciting