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 hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for locals
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city, showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world.
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homes
• ·The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·The school district announced a new program to support students with special needs
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss global energy security
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in understanding quantum computing
• ·The national library made a collection of historical newspapers available online for free
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center