A restaurant started offering "happy hour" specials on appetizers and drinks

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adultsA major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionA farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

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• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors
• ·A group of scientists warned that rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities within the next 50 years if carbon emissions are not reduced.
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·Opera company performs new production of well known classic
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products