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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• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating short videos
• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national park
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·Local farmers reported a 26% increase in wheat yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience