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 introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·The government issued a statement condemning the recent cyberattack on critical national infrastructure
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·A historical castle was opened to the public after restoration work
• ·Tech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·Paramedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants