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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• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a larger selection of products
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·The national volleyball team won a key match securing their place in the world cup
• ·Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries