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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• ·The national space agency successfully launched a new satellite to monitor climate change and track natural disasters.
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team
• ·A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%
• ·Retailers introduced contactless payment options to reduce checkout wait times
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste