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 local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors
• ·Doctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·A popular toy company released a new line of educational toys designed to help children develop STEM skills.
• ·The national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach teens about online safety and cyberbullying prevention
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sustainable brand to create an eco-friendly clothing collection
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years