A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsThe local community organized a parade to celebrate the city's founding anniversary

A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancersThe city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charitiesScientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent

A local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy

A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores

A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competitionA sports team donated tickets to charity

A local newspaper covered a local festivalA bakery made custom cupcakes for events

A construction company built a new school gymA smartphone company released a waterproof model

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• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·Car manufacturers announced plans to double production of electric vehicles by 2026
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop teaching residents prevention and response
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes in the city
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%