The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to develop healthier meal options for school cafeterias
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its tracks to allow trains to travel at higher speeds
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes to color its products
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state