A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families, aiming to boost consumer spending.A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions

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• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Scientists test new vaccine candidate for preventing childhood asthma flare ups
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution