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 university announced it will offer a new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A major retail store announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top team
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity