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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• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A golfer set a new course record during a professional tournament
• ·A farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035
• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations