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 bakery introduced vegan donuts with fruit glazes, becoming its top-selling item
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation.
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·Research shows that spending time in nature lowers blood pressure
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town