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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• ·City officials announced plans to build a new park in the downtown area, featuring walking trails and a community garden.
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from a flooded area
• ·A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens
• ·International aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·Bus company updates fleet with more fuel-efficient vehicles
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·A tech startup released a new device that monitors heart rate and blood pressure at home
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms