A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about historical eventsA hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries

A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping seasonA severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the cityA study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others

The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resourcesA museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection

A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe gover

生成200条英文新闻句子，不需要生成文档别分类，不要标点The government announced a new funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges

Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technologyA major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand

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• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is two months ahead of schedule and under budget
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·A software company updated its program to include new features requested by users
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·International leaders signed a new agreement to reduce plastic waste in ocean ecosystems
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·A tech startup launched a finance management app
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs