The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to renovate all its locations over the next two years
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s books
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes