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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• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft case
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and 18-hour battery life
• ·A research study showed that reading books reduces stress levels