Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved cameraA farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes

A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipmentA airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advanceA charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research

A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineeringA bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel

A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

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• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·Scientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school