Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution

A large utility company invested $2.5 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 $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal areaThe government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards

A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsResearch shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

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• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·A popular restaurant chain opened its first location in a small town, creating 50 new jobs
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product line to include eco friendly home goods
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·A sports equipment store sold eco-friendly gear
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history that attracted large audiences
• ·A large bookstore chain opened a new branch in the shopping district
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 150th anniversary
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions