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 bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments
• ·A local community started a community garden to provide fresh produce to low-income families
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning tool
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victory
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 600000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.