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 small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 30 countries next year
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·The city council approved the renovation of an old historical building
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·The city implemented a program to recycle electronic waste
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·Bloggers attend conference focused on content creation and digital marketing