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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• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scams
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions