A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public transportation hub downtown
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will add plant-based menu items to all its locations, responding to consumer demand for healthier options.
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A major airline revealed it will add 15 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·A national park started offering guided tours