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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• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend
• ·Google introduced a new language model capable of translating 100+ languages with near-human accuracy
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods