A popular bookstore chain announced it would be closing several locations due to declining sales and increased competition from online retailers.

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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• ·Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan funding roads bridges and airports
• ·A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region
• ·A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the city
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing for the resumption of outdoor sports events
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly