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 country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·The national hockey team announced its new roster
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists
• ·A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.
• ·Fitness center adds new weight training equipment and group classes
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 10%, aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers.
• ·Local restaurants started offering takeout services with eco-friendly packaging
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve problem-solving skills
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior center