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

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·The government released data showing economic growth of 3% in the last quarter
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·Tennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced it would be adding more plant-based menu options to meet growing consumer demand.
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products.
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local university