Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

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 teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 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 25 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersCity holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

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• ·The federal bank announced measures to stabilize the stock market
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar cookie that was popular with health-conscious customers
• ·A popular music award show revealed its list of nominees including several independent artists
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after seven days of intensive efforts