The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekendThe stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies

A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuateEducation ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schoolsResearchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%

A popular music festival announced its 2025 lineup featuring award-winning musicians from around the globeLocal farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques

An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas

A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV set to go on sale in early 2026A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices

A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing unitsA research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease

A café started serving vegan milk options, including almond, oat, and soy milkA government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance

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• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region
• ·The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizers
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a rare bird
• ·Local vineyards reported their best harvest in a decade due to ideal summer weather conditions
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·A pet store started offering grooming services for dogs and cats
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.