A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.

A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfactionA community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate changeA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver

A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

A clothing store started selling its products online through a new websiteA city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion

A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal diseaseA bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors

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• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security
• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·Travel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growth
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 24 countries within 24 hours
• ·The government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the state
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood