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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• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·Police seized a large quantity of illegal substances during a recent operation
• ·A city added more parking meters in the downtown area to manage parking availability
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·City officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks
• ·A study found that reading for 30 minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 20%
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season