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 city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app to track buses
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutions
• ·A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save money
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A high school football team won the state championship after a last-minute touchdown