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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• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projects
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted over 100000 spectators this year
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authors
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students