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 tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A hospital started a cancer support group
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to open 50 new locations across the country, creating over 1,000 new jobs.
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news