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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• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of old buildings to beautify the city
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food, music, and traditions from their heritage
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee