The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrateA sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbsA medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart diseaseThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic

An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless earbuds due to a potential overheating issueStudents organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital

A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsA popular singer announced a world tour starting in June

A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestionScientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet

Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skillsA large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste

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• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with chronic illnesses
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly
• ·A local business association organized a workshop on social media marketing for small businesses
• ·A construction company built a new school gym
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times