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 large supermarket chain announced it will start selling locally grown produce exclusively in its stores, supporting regional farmers.
• ·A construction company finished building a new shopping center that includes 20 retail stores
• ·A community organized a park cleanup day that removed 300 bags of litter from a local green space
• ·A severe heatwave swept the southern region prompting cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on decision-making skills
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer package deals for travelers
• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms