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 study found that spending time with pets can reduce anxiety and depression, improving overall mental well-being.
• ·Sheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local and international artists
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A city added more parking meters in the downtown area to manage parking availability
• ·Doctors recommended reducing screen time before going to bed to improve sleep quality
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains