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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• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·A university launched a new online course on climate change for global students
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces snacking on unhealthy foods
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A charity organization provided backpacks and school supplies to children in low-income areas
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch with health monitoring features
• ·Hikers discover new trail in national park that connects two popular areas