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 coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·An international aid organization delivered 12000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic congestion
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drug
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic movies every weekend during the winter
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent