Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week

A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily

A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materialsThe school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood

Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases earlyWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild

Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 yearsScientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes

Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality ridesStudy finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels

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• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·The government provided loans to small businesses to help them recover from a recent crisis
• ·A coffee shop started offering plant-based milk options for all its drinks
• ·A tech company donated $500,000 to support coding programs in elementary schools
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language films
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety