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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• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptoms
• ·A charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster