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

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppersA major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current modelsA famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with live music, pumpkin carving, and local food tastings
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A gym started a program to help people recover from injuries through exercise
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern states
• ·A new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 18 classrooms
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares