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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• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·Community hosts cultural festival with music and food
• ·A library added a new section dedicated to graphic novels and comic books
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areas
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families and teach children about farm animals
• ·Dance school holds recital featuring performances by 200 students
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes