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 musician released a cover song that went viral on social media with 2 million views
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 38 countries over the next year
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches