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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• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices
• ·Doctors recommended annual health checkups to catch potential issues early
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a rare bird
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·A city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles
• ·A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation