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 high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adults
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·International relief organizations are sending medical teams to areas hit by a severe earthquake
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending