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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• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.
• ·A new study showed that social media use affects teenagers' sleep quality
• ·Local farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·A local school district introduced new mental health support programs for students and teachers
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·The government provided financial support to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessness
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·A charity raised money to support animal shelters across the country