The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrateA sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbsA medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart diseaseThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic

An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless earbuds due to a potential overheating issueStudents organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital

A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsA popular singer announced a world tour starting in June

A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestionScientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet

Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skillsA large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste

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• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·A famous actor announced plans to star in a new historical drama next year
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·A tech startup launched a smart thermostat that learns user habits and reduces energy costs by up to 25%
• ·Apple announced the launch of its latest smartphone model featuring a more powerful processor and longer battery life
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products reached a new high this year
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism
• ·The government released a white paper outlining its long-term strategy for digital governance and data privacy
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near elementary schools to protect children
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana Trench