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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• ·Research indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·A research team developed a new test for a common disease that is faster and more accurate than existing tests.
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams
• ·A tech startup raised $50 million to develop renewable energy storage solutions
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation.
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·Police recovered a stolen painting worth $2 million during a raid on a private residence
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·A severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·Astronomers captured new images of a distant galaxy showing signs of star formation
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery and tools in a dig site in the northern desert