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 tech company collaborated with a university to develop new artificial intelligence technology
• ·The transportation ministry announced plans to expand public transit options, including adding more bus routes and subway stations.
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·The public transit system added 30 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A school started a garden club where students grow vegetables to sell at the farmers market
• ·A school started a robotics club for students interested in technology
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from a flooded area