The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer trips

The police department launched a new campaign to raise awareness about road safety for cyclistsScientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energyA strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods

Researchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel

Doctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring seasonThe military deployed troops to help clear roads blocked by snow in mountainous regions

A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family incomeA tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations

A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alertsResearchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months

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• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·Newsletter gives winter weather preparation tips
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better