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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• ·Doctors found a new treatment for chronic pain without side effects
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·A scientist developed a more efficient solar panel that works in low light
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A bakery began selling its products at a local farmers market which doubled its weekly revenue
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·Airlines announced additional flights to meet the increasing travel demand
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to longevity in humans
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef