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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• ·Local businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a baby elephant that was separated from its herd
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is cheaper than gasoline
• ·A community held a cultural festival with food music and dance from different countries
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defect
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams
• ·A farm began selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer months
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days