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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• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight