The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring modern and contemporary works
• ·A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses