A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

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• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect chickens from a highly contagious disease
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·The national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Golf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program
• ·Local vineyards experienced a record harvest of grapes due to mild temperatures and steady rainfall
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter