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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• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·A small aircraft made an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·A new social media app launched focusing on user data privacy and security
• ·A team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement
• ·A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in just two weeks
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families
• ·The foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial dispute
• ·A library started a teen book club focused on young adult fiction, drawing 20+ members
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester