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 social media platform added a feature to limit screen time for users under 18
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·A major airline introduced a new loyalty program offering more rewards for frequent flyers
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark
• ·Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist in medical diagnosis
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor