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 study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·A major bookstore planned to hold author signings and reading events
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·Doctors performed the country’s first successful face transplant on a patient injured in a severe accident
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels
• ·Opera house stages production of classic opera with digital projections
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·The government issued a statement condemning the recent cyberattack on critical national infrastructure
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that detects cancer in X-rays
• ·Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app for easier booking
• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend