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 local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student research
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey
• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear
• ·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.
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and honey from local beekeepers
• ·Researchers found that certain herbs can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
• ·Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest in South America
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage eco friendly transportation
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years