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

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers marketA museum offered free admission on weekends for families

A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuriesA government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows

A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome

A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwrightA bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels

Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virusThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiencesA study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory

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• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on downtown buildings
• ·Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photo
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·The transportation department announced plans to repair and upgrade several major highways to reduce traffic congestion.
• ·Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moon
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery