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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• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·A tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people