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 new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to expand to 58 new locations across the country by the end of 2025
• ·A farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown building
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new album
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents