A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores

A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add two new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy dietThe government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses

A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ringA bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor

A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffeeA university opened a career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app, helping riders recover itemsA fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

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• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras dating back to the 1800s
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services to provide more support for those in need
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life