Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman EmpireA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution

Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown areaA new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint

The government announced plans to improve road safety measuresA popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

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• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2.3% for the second month in a row
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam tournament after defeating the top-seeded player in the final
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition