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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• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old train station into a community center
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A gym started a fitness program for people with disabilities
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote recycling
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable world
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses
• ·A famous athlete signed a new contract with a sports team
• ·A major airline announced it will use sustainable aviation fuel for 10% of its flights
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·The stock market rose 2% following the release of positive manufacturing data
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously