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 severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial additives from all menu items
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough natural light during the day improves mood
• ·A new community health clinic opened its doors to provide free medical care to low-income families
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation