A popular bookstore chain announced it would be closing several locations due to declining sales and increased competition from online retailers.

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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• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·Scientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging
• ·A new study revealed that eating more fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·A startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 56% more efficient than current models
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews