A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art programThe national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days

A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parksA tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities

Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the bodyA famous singer performed a concert to raise money for disaster relief

The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hoursThe government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks

A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitorsA local bakery started delivering fresh bread to customers’ homes early in the morning

Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby starThe transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city

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• ·A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflicts
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in international markets
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism
• ·A bakery launched a line of vegan cupcakes that were featured in a local lifestyle magazine
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13.5 minutes
• ·Scientists at a top research institute discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest