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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• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issues
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days
• ·A local newspaper interviewed a local celebrity
• ·A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plants
• ·Software firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventory
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A local fire department responded to a house fire, saving two residents and preventing the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals