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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• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·A coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community history
• ·The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas