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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• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper waste
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to develop healthier meal options for school cafeterias
• ·A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offs
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the downtown area