Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

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 teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 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 25 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersCity holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

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• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·The community center offered free tutoring for students
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity
• ·A toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math
• ·A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests
• ·Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficiently
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·The local museum held a special event for kids featuring hands-on science experiments
• ·Fitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin
• ·Bloggers attend conference focused on content creation and digital marketing
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current models