Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.

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 emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood test
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 50 new stores across the country
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve listening skills in young children
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event
• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes