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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• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive
• ·A rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water reduces headaches
• ·A tech company partnered with a local school to provide coding classes for students
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie options
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·A survey found that 68% of consumers prioritize buying products from eco-friendly brands
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount