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

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers marketA museum offered free admission on weekends for families

A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuriesA government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows

A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome

A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwrightA bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels

Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virusThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiencesA study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory

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• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·A hotel chain offered discounts to travelers who book stays during off-peak seasons
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
• ·Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses
• ·Volunteers organized a clean-up activity to remove garbage from the local river
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad bar
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling