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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• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·The national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 25 international premieres
• ·A small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·A historic peace agreement was signed between two neighboring countries after three years of diplomatic negotiations.
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the western region
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community