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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• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national tournament
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendors
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A hospital hired more doctors to reduce wait times for appointments
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 30%.
• ·Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schools
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·A study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being