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 community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway
• ·The city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to further develop its AI-powered productivity tool
• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best-selling author, drawing over 300 attendees
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new security features
• ·A study found that students who participate in extracurricular activities have higher graduation rates and better social skills.
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·The government announced plans to build a new university campus in a rural region