The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·A school started a garden project to teach students about growing food
• ·A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·The national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·A city added 20 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of a seasonal respiratory illness