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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• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of winter clothing
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·Scientists discovered that a common mushroom has properties that boost the immune system
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food to reduce food waste
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness