A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

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• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster parent training program to prepare people for caring for animals
• ·Students organized a fundraiser that raised $15000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A popular restaurant chain is expanding to three new locations
• ·Doctors provided tips on how to stay healthy during the winter season
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acres
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·A hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy