The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·Local farmers reported a 30% increase in fruit production due to optimal weather conditions
• ·A new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city
• ·A small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chain
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched, reducing travel time between two major cities from 3 hours to 1 hour.
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.