A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

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’t

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• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best-selling author drawing hundreds of fans
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development
• ·A local library started offering free computer classes for senior citizens
• ·A museum displayed artifacts from a recent archaeological dig