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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• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town, causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries.
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays
• ·A social media platform introduced a new feature to limit the spread of harmful content
• ·Doctors recommended that people get enough sleep for better overall health
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars