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 garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens, offering free online courses.
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathable
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel
• ·A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issues