A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend tripStudy shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults

City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cyclingMovie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesPower company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning tripsTheater group performs original play about local history at community center

Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Researchers found that certain herbs can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Newsletter includes tips for preparing homes for upcoming winter weather
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month