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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• ·Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 24-year career citing health reasons
• ·A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The stock market rose 2% following the release of positive manufacturing data
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood