A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.

The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy coursesA popular social media platform introduced new features to enhance user privacy

The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtownScientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levelsThe city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions

A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devicesLocal farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce

The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intakeA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineResearchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholesA tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

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• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after defeating the defending champions
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean
• ·The stock market increased by 3 percent after a major tech merger was announced
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms