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 tech startup raised $50 million in funding to develop AI tools for healthcare providers
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple medals at state meet
• ·A study found that children who read for at least 30 minutes a day perform better in school and have stronger language skills.
• ·A new survey found 60% of employees prefer hybrid work combining remote and in-office days
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A new study showed that drinking water regularly can improve skin health
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship
• ·The government offered tax incentives to companies that adopt environmentally friendly practices