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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• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with mobility issues access home healthcare services
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour starting in the fall
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of heart disease in nearby residents
• ·Doctors advised people to exercise regularly to prevent chronic diseases
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer trips
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·A local business association organized a networking event for small business owners
• ·Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better health