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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• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·The national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months