The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrateA sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbsA medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart diseaseThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic

An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless earbuds due to a potential overheating issueStudents organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital

A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsA popular singer announced a world tour starting in June

A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestionScientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet

Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skillsA large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste

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• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roads
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expert
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedar
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skills