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 wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·Park rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlife
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 years
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country