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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• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championship
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·Plant store offers tips for succulent care
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly storytime events for young children
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety
• ·The school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in math
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area