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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• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.