A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas

A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household itemsResearchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvestsScientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks

A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next yearAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s

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• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beans
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·The university hosted an international conference on global health issues
• ·A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a week
• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2036
• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·A airline reduced its carbon footprint by using biofuel for some of its flights
• ·The national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season