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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• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week improves brain health
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home system that connects all devices (lights thermostats security cameras) via voice commands