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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• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online store to sell fresh produce to customers at home
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·A national wildlife reserve reported an increase in the number of endangered species
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered wildlife habitats from industrial development
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 38% in tech firms
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis