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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• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·A famous athlete announced their return to competition after recovering from a serious injury that kept them out for a year.
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal health
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·Researchers studied climate change’s impact on plants
• ·Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone that can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes or less
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·A study published in a leading health journal found that spending 30 minutes in green spaces daily lowers stress hormones