A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour

The government launched a program to help small businesses switch to renewable energyA tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores

Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industriesA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home countryWeather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend

A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidaysThe country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism

A historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

Researchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young childrenA local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customersA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units

A fitness app added new features, including personalized workout plans and nutrition trackingA farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities

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• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Survey shows 75 percent of students prefer hybrid learning models over full in person classes
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variability
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices