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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• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaigns
• ·Tech startup unveils portable solar charger that works in low-light conditions
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations