A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

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• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·A new social media platform launched this week, focusing on privacy and user control, in response to concerns about data sharing.
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·The local theater group announced it will perform a musical based on a popular animated film
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lots
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·A tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·A popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years