The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes
• ·Scientists discovered a new source of renewable energy in the desert
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 25% in city centers
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morning
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A global summit on climate change concluded with a commitment from 100 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media posts