A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations

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 stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in the number of patients with a certain disease
• ·Hardware store expands inventory to include more sustainable building materials
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying campaign to create a safer school environment
• ·Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average time
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots