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 revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing community
• ·A government program helped first-time homebuyers
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring
• ·A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation