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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• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A major car brand announced it will release 10 new electric vehicle models by 2026
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days