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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• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of release
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and life satisfaction
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·Local schools organized a sports day for students and parents
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasoline
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·Running club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory