Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution

A large utility company invested $2.5 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 $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 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 20 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsResearch shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

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• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·The stock market rebounded after a week of losses following positive job growth data
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·The national hockey team announced its new roster
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·The national rugby team secured a historic victory against their long-time rivals in the regional championship
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit within hours of its release
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive games
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people