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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• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·A new wildlife sanctuary opened to protect endangered wolves in the northern mountains
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%
• ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a group of animals from a zoo that was closing
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season