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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• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A charity raised $200,000 to build a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·A library added a quiet study room for students preparing for exams
• ·The city introduced a new recycling scheme for electronic waste
• ·A pet groomer opened a second location after their first shop saw a 50% increase in customers
• ·The city introduced a new program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted a puppy yoga event where participants did yoga while interacting with puppies