Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.

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 emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste
• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·The school district installed high-speed internet in all schools to support online learning
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 20 animals from a zoo that was forced to close due to financial issues
• ·A local café introduced a new breakfast sandwich made with local ingredients
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with award winning actor
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef
• ·Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniors
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on downtown buildings