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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• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian about ancient Egyptian civilization
• ·The foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial dispute
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·Police recovered a stolen painting worth $2 million during a raid on a private residence
• ·The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizes
• ·A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languages
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·A popular restaurant chain is expanding to three new locations
• ·A community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research