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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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technology
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient marketplace in historical city center
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea may have health benefits for the immune system
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students