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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• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·An international charity delivered 20000 tents to families displaced by a civil war
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A new study revealed that meditation can lower blood pressure in middle-aged people
• ·A new report showed electric vehicle numbers on the road doubled over two years
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve self-esteem and confidence in teenagers
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater