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 famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal illness, offering free shots at local clinics.
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households
• ·The government announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A community organization hosted a cultural exchange event where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·A city installed more public restrooms in parks and downtown areas