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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• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·A gym added a new yoga studio and hired two new instructors
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new cars sold to be electric by 2035
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·A study found that owning a pet can reduce stress levels by 25%
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients