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 small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce 50 new original shows next year
• ·A basketball player was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the season after averaging 30 points per game
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·A new law was signed to protect freedom of the press and prevent censorship of independent media
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions