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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• ·A new report showed global tourism numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center to help patients recover from injuries
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·Weather experts warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the eastern region
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life