The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by storms
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of work
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·A construction project to build a new bridge over a river began
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant