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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• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·A charity collected donations of clothing for people in need
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A museum offered free admission to students on weekends
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A heavy rainstorm hit the southern region causing flooding in several small towns
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billion
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales