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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• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countries
• ·The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances
• ·A popular online store added a line of eco-friendly cleaning products made from natural ingredients
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies and TV shows to its in-flight entertainment
• ·Scientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional crafts for local residents
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years