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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• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children
• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a month
• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·A new high-speed internet service launched in rural areas connecting underserved communities
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries