A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.

The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy coursesA popular social media platform introduced new features to enhance user privacy

The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtownScientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levelsThe city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions

A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devicesLocal farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce

The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intakeA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineResearchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholesA tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

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• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping center
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.
• ·A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishers
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practices
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house