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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• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·A charity organization provided disaster relief to communities affected by earthquakes
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patients
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacks
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·A research study showed that spending time in nature can reduce anxiety