Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved cameraA farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes

A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipmentA airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advanceA charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research

A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineeringA bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel

A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

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• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·A tech startup raised funding to develop a new type of renewable energy storage
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish three times a week can improve brain function by 15%
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is expected to be completed by fall 2025
• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $10,000 for a local cancer research center
• ·A construction project to repair old roads began in the downtown area
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·A local newspaper started a column featuring local business owners
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
• ·The government built new schools in growing neighborhoods to reduce overcrowding
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·Power company offers rebates for customers who switch to energy-efficient appliances
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels