A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families, aiming to boost consumer spending.A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions

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• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·Pet store hosts adoption event for rescue dogs and cats
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best-selling author drawing hundreds of fans
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·The city introduced a new parking app to help drivers find available spots
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public education
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production