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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• ·The government invested in new technology for public schools
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 70000 residents in the central region
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·The government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spending
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator-friendly plants to support bees
• ·A new study showed that 75% of office workers prefer a hybrid work schedule
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after recovering from a long-term injury
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site