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 research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean water to 100000 people
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels