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 fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million in funding to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry.
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·A new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown area
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·A new study showed that working from home improves work-life balance for 70% of employees
• ·A new study revealed that exercising for 30 minutes a day increases energy levels by 25%