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 wildlife sanctuary rescued a group of animals from a zoo that was closing
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurants
• ·A software company offered training for new users
• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount
• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year.
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage