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The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer tripsResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next yearA tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes

The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coastA local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest region

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitatsA new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries

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 energy

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• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A city council discussed plans to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·Students participated in a debate competition on environmental issues
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservation
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season