The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces

Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school studentsA study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 35% in tech firms

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflationA historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fireRetailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours

Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles

(责任编辑：沈雁)

• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·A tech company released a new app to help people manage their finances
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengers
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·The city council announced plans to improve public parks
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children