A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls

A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and childrenA airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast

A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areasA university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforestA bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale

A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next yearA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issues

A school started a music program where students learn to play string instrumentsParamedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster

Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequelResearch shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans

Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve waterBird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest

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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread
• ·Researchers found that eating a balanced breakfast helps students stay focused during class
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach students about internet safety
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-being
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools