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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• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to register to vote before the deadline
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8000 for an animal shelter
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment
• ·Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes
• ·An international aid group delivered 10000 tons of food to a country facing famine due to conflict
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels