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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• ·The government invested in building new schools in growing suburbs to accommodate more students
• ·A tech firm announced a partnership with a school district to provide coding workshops
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A famous singer announced a tour to promote their new album with shows in 30 cities
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A popular streaming platform added a new category for independent films
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring 10 local poets, with proceeds going to a literacy charity
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2250 years