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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• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·The government introduced new guidelines for safe outdoor gatherings
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news stories
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by political tensions
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·Research shows that spending time in nature lowers blood pressure
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways