The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfaction
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night drawing millions of viewers and online discussion
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2.3% for the second month in a row
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues
• ·Scientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiency
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities