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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• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·Doctors issued a warning about the rise in cases of heat-related illnesses during the summer months
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas
• ·Farmers reported record yields of wheat due to improved seed technology
• ·Software firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventory
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedar
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·A new study showed that working from home improves work-life balance for 70% of employees
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000