City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing lineA library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use

A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one monthA bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season

A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films

Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenchesThe government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families

Local schools will start offering after-school art classes to enhance students' creativityA major tech company released a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features

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• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035
• ·Researchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·A tech startup raised funding to develop a new type of renewable energy storage
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway history
• ·A tech startup secured significant investment to develop its innovative product
• ·A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors
• ·Scientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods