Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymouslyA luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activitiesA new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance

The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage

A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in personA taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more

A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fitA library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwaterA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

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• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities was officially opened, cutting travel time by half.
• ·A library added books in 10 different languages to support immigrant families
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of work
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases