The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Art gallery features works by local high school art students
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defect
• ·Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate its rooms to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·A new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Scientists developed a new method to turn food waste into biogas for heating homes
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush