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 museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life
• ·A restaurant app added dietary restriction filters
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A museum hosted a family day with activities for children
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8000 for an animal shelter
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care