Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·The stock market reached a new record high on Tuesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups