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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• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·A major bookstore chain announced plans to open more locations in small towns
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·A clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focusing on environmental protection and sustainability
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.
• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countries