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 popular streaming service added 100 new documentaries about environmental issues
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that doubles the lifespan of electric vehicles
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4% interest rate for new customers
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·The stock market fell slightly after news of global economic concerns
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·The city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs