The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal area
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trash
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and wildlife watching
• ·Doctors reported an increase in the number of patients with respiratory problems
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create a series of promotional photos
• ·A tech company planned to expand to new countries
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guide
• ·Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic waste
• ·A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s book