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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• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program to help people recover from injuries through gentle exercise
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·The city held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition
• ·The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to two scientists for their work on developing mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines.
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A clothing brand announced it will use only organic cotton in its products by next year
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens