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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• ·A tech startup announced it will release a new smart home device next quarter that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·A bakery started creating custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh croissants and pastries in its stores
• ·A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museums
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance to the continental championship
• ·A new study shows that reading improves mental well-being
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area