A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsA major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions

A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next yearThe city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center

Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A small café started hosting live music nights every Friday that increased evening sales by 45%
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·The local theater company announced its upcoming season featuring classic and modern plays
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 100 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents