A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresVolunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefsSwimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay

Study reveals that family camping trips increase children’s appreciation for nature

Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding seasonLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesA professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team

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• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area
• ·A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offs
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·The government announced a $280 million fund to support rural broadband expansion in underserved areas
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A tech firm announced a partnership with a school district to provide coding workshops
• ·A bakery introduced vegan donuts with fruit glazes, becoming its top-selling item
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade