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 study found that teachers who receive additional training are more effective at helping students learn and achieve their goals.
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood
• ·A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to open 50 new locations across the country, creating over 1,000 new jobs.
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·A gym introduced a specialized fitness program for post-pregnancy women
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh croissants and pastries in its stores