A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores

A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add two new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy dietThe government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses

A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ringA bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor

A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffeeA university opened a career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app, helping riders recover itemsA fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

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• ·A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressure
• ·Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A renowned painter’s latest collection went on display at a major art gallery in the city center
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship defeating their rival by 15 points
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service