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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• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·International teams are collaborating to address climate change challenges
• ·The government announced a new $510 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrations
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their screen time before bed to improve sleep quality
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·Coffee shop donates 10% of sales to local youth mentorship program
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment