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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• ·Sheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 25 countries over the next 12 months.
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring modern and contemporary works
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in 50+ stores
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%