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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• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $500 million in research and development to create new AI technologies.
• ·A library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a book
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative menu
• ·Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Local vineyards reported their best harvest in a decade due to ideal summer weather conditions
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuels
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases