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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• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital
• ·A café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic
• ·A charity raised money to support animal shelters across the country
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food safety
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·A severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel
• ·Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engaging
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste