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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• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for special occasions with personalized edible decorations
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal health
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support music and art programs
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved camera
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talks
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year
• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families