A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.

The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championshipA severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage

A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decadeA major car manufacturer recalled 560000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking systemA study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilitiesScientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life

A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion

A tech company announced it will invest $620 million in research and development to create new AI technologiesA museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a recent archaeological dig

A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exerciseA government agency updated its regulations to protect the environment

A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performanceA local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films

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• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·City hosts parade to celebrate local heritage and culture
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges.
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacations
• ·The national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless speakers due to a potential fire hazard
• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%