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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• ·The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·The government increased funding for healthcare services in rural areas
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·A professional cyclist won the Tour de France for the first time in their career
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·The government increased funding for research into renewable energy sources like wind and solar
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·A research study found that spending time gardening can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrights
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable photo sessions for 30 families
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean