The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new convention center to attract more events
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce anxiety