The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance
• ·A study showed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale
• ·A fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school