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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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent drunk driving
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·Experts warned about the increasing risk of wildfires in dry regions this summer
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year record
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry in a tomb in Egypt
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts dating back over 3,000 years at a dig site in the countryside.