The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsStudy reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent

Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruitsSheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

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• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build parts of a new building
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four years
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couples
• ·Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produce