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 strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor earned $45 million on its opening weekend
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·Local schools started teaching coding classes to elementary school students
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival