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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• ·Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based protein
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·The local theater company announced it will perform a modern adaptation of a Shakespeare play
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for local residents
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion