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 professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth league
• ·The stock market declined slightly due to inflation concerns
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for public use
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 150 gallons of oil causing a temporary closure
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights
• ·A school started a debate club that won first place in a regional competition
• ·A charity organization distributed hot soup and blankets to homeless people during a cold snap