A restaurant started offering "happy hour" specials on appetizers and drinks

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adultsA major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionA farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

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• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved features and performance
• ·City officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major roadways
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A community center hosted a free yoga class every Saturday, drawing 50+ attendees each session
• ·The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plans
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·A fashion brand used natural dyes
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2250 years
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats