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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• ·Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animals
• ·Teachers receive training on how to integrate climate education into lessons
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·A tech firm announced a partnership with a school district to provide coding workshops
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately
• ·Scientists developed a new AI algorithm that can generate realistic images from text descriptions in less than a second
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues