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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• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities
• ·A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating type 1 diabetes using new cell therapy
• ·A new social media platform launched this week, focusing on privacy and user control, in response to concerns about data sharing.
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students