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 government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·A music festival attracted over 90000 attendees and raised $3 million for charity
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients manage chronic pain
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average