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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• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps children cope with trauma
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country