A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales

A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advanceScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly

The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficultiesResearchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collectionDoctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage

The local zoo planned to build a new habitat for endangered animals

A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performanceA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

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• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issues
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammation
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·A major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech