The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·A city hosted a art fair that featured works from 100 local artists and drew 8,000 visitors
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports
• ·A taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees
• ·A tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination