Sheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires

The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer tripsResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next yearA tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes

The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coastA local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest region

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitatsA new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries

The police department launched a new campaign to raise awareness about road safety for cyclistsScientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

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• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·A construction company used drones to inspect the roof of a historic building before repairs
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A city launched a recycling program for food waste to reduce landfill usage
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat