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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• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·Two major political parties reached a compromise on immigration policy to address labor shortages
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family
• ·Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines
• ·A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine opened in the city center
• ·A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers