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 global trade agreement was signed by 15 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·Theater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment
• ·Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade