The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 5,000 pounds of food for local food banks
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Tech giant reveals plans to open AI research center in mid sized city
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and eco-friendly
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·A new smartphone model with advanced camera features was released
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities