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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• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 20-year career, citing health reasons.
• ·Plant store offers tips for succulent care
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free dental checkups for senior pets during spring month
• ·A charity organization provided backpacks filled with school supplies to 5000 children
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A fire department taught local residents how to use CPR during a free training session
• ·A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfaction
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists