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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• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illness
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new features to enhance user privacy
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers markets
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space
• ·A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residents
• ·The city’s public transport system added more night services
• ·The government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·A city improved its public transportation system by adding more buses