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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• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusion
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences.
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areas
• ·A fashion store launched a swap and save program where customers can trade old clothes for discounts on new items
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow vegetables in space using recycled water
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels