A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpoints
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas to improve healthcare access
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A tech company planned to expand to new countries
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region