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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• ·A farm invested in a new irrigation system that reduced water usage by 30% while increasing crop yields
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·Paramedics receive new equipment to improve emergency response times
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·The community center offered free tutoring for students