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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• ·Local authorities announce plans to build more affordable housing next year
• ·Police arrested two suspects in connection with a string of car thefts in the suburban area
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·A national park closed a popular campground due to a wildfire in the surrounding area
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about corporate earnings
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Study finds that remote work increases job satisfaction for 80 percent of employees
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hours
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtles
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus