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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• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2033 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 20-year career, citing health reasons.
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments