The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal city
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the country
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practices
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizes
• ·A popular restaurant chain introduced a new plant based menu line to meet customer demand
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop producing gas-powered cars by 2035