A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown

A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical eventA study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planesScientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winterWeather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country

A team of veterinarians opened a new clinic specializing in the care of exotic pets like reptilesThe stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth

A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplaceScientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky

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• ·Researchers studied the impact of noise pollution on sleep quality in urban areas
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on wildlife
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a fast-growing city in the south
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders