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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• ·A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oils
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2032 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural use
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center