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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• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive teaching methods have more engaged students
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·A city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·A photographer’s work was featured in a national art magazine
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of a seasonal respiratory illness
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life
• ·A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests