The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces

Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school studentsA study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 35% in tech firms

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflationA historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fireRetailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours

Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sodium levels in its menu items
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major roadways
• ·A hospital started a support group for cancer patients
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown