The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages for local residents, including discounts and free breakfast
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new pediatric wing with 40 beds and specialized equipment
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A school started a robotics club that competed in a state tournament and placed second
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets