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 severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older models
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate its rooms to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all orders
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 80 dogs and cats