A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about historical eventsA hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries

A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping seasonA severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the cityA study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others

The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resourcesA museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection

A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe gover

生成200条英文新闻句子，不需要生成文档别分类，不要标点The government announced a new funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges

Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technologyA major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand

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• ·A gym offered family memberships at a 30% discount to encourage families to exercise together
• ·An automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for students with valid school IDs
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice saving people from tall buildings
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste
• ·The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities