A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend tripStudy shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults

City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cyclingMovie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesPower company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning tripsTheater group performs original play about local history at community center

Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·A tech company developed a new virtual reality device for entertainment
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Engineers tested a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·A farm began selling fresh flowers at the local farmers market
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage their remote teams more efficiently
• ·The public transit system added 35 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities