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

A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved cameraA farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes

A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipmentA airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advanceA charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research

A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineeringA bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel

A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

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• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years
• ·A construction company began building a new affordable housing complex with 120 units
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·The city installed a new traffic control system to reduce traffic jams