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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• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·A small business owner expanded their online presence by launching a YouTube channel to showcase their products
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hour
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·A sports equipment store sold eco-friendly gear
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home