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 study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·Local police reported a 19% drop in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacations
• ·Study shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income students
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from stone in a cave system
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood watch program with volunteer residents