Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphereLocal businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity

The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on wildlifeA cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance raceA library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases

Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in adultsThe city announced plans to install more streetlights to improve safety

A tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features

A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoodsA bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs

A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next yearA tech company donated 100 laptops to a local school district to support remote learning

A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall monthsA school district hired a new nutritionist to develop healthier meal options for school cafeterias

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• ·Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can improve immune system function by increasing the production of white blood cells.
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in underserved areas
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produce
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A smartphone company released new accessories
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·The public transit system added 30 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers