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

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

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• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping options
• ·A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its rooms
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain