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 musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary prize for contributions to contemporary literature
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child