The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a flood
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a new virus strain
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers