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 uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care, adding 30 beds
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·Researchers at a university found that listening to classical music can improve focus and productivity in students during study sessions.
• ·A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes
• ·A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities