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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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in 20 public parks to reduce littering
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program in all schools
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert
• ·The city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·A tech company released faster software
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beans