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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• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line made from recycled materials
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled fishing nets collected from oceans
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners
• ·Biologists track migration patterns of humpback whales using underwater microphones
• ·A new opera based on a historical event opened to critical acclaim from music critics
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·Local high school announces plans to build outdoor learning space for science classes