Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsA new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution

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• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect sleep quality in teenagers
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge