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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• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating short videos
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A gym offered personal training sessions
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas