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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• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal shelters
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care clinic to reduce wait times in the emergency room
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college students
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·A charity organization built a new community center in a low-income neighborhood