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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• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion
• ·A community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about the city’s history, attracting over 500 viewers
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can improve skin health and reduce wrinkles
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee