A restaurant started offering "happy hour" specials on appetizers and drinks

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adultsA major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionA farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

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• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%
• ·The city council announced plans to plant 10000 new trees
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·A famous singer released a new single that quickly topped music charts
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hours
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·Scientists successfully cloned a rare animal to help preserve the species
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas