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 team of archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A tech firm partnered with a university to research ways to make AI more ethical and safe
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city to attract evening guests
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy technology
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·A famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Fire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research