Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymouslyA luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activitiesA new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance

The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage

A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in personA taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more

A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fitA library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwaterA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

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• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations
• ·A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight management
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help communities affected by a recent earthquake
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·A sports team signed a star player
• ·A renowned painter’s latest collection went on display at a major art gallery in the city center
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts