A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

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’t

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• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A construction project to renovate an old train station into a community center began
• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·The national space agency announced plans to send a crewed mission to Mars by 2040, with preliminary tests sch...
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·A local library added 500 new e-books to its digital collection
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosis
• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outside daily can reduce symptoms of anxiety