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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• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly packages that include beds, bowls, and treats for guests’ pets
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor helping 10 million children by 2030
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training to community members
• ·A major airline announced it would add three new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·Library offers free access to online language learning tools
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament