A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy daysThe city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances

A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptomsThe government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the stateA tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology access

Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math testsThe police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazards

A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms

Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteriaLocal businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy

The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic wasteA cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain

A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residentsResearchers found that eating avocados daily can improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol

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• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to protect endangered animals
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year