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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• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A study found that students who participate in extracurricular activities have higher graduation rates and better social skills.
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums
• ·A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays by emerging playwrights
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a civilization that existed 5,000 years ago
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative menu
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy shopping areas during weekends
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop
• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers