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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• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $10,000 for a local cancer research center
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers