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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• ·Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion
• ·Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient marketplace in historical city center
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $120 million
• ·A study in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low