A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

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’t

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• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·A farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers
• ·A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian options
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intake
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology