The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural areaA study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information

The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cerealsA museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous inventionA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens

A space agency successfully landed a rover on Mars to search for signs of ancient lifeThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating

A new movie starring a popular actor was released and earned $50 million on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can improve skin health and reduce wrinklesThe stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement

A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials

Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school bandThe national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics

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• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production of “Swan Lake” to sold-out crowds
• ·A bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour starting in the fall
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·A famous actor donated their collection of movie memorabilia to a film museum
• ·Weather conditions led to an increase in wildfire risks in the western region
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·The city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater