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

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecueA school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program

A tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning toolA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and a potluck using garden produceA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October

A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews dailyA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions

A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awarenessResearchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests

The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazardsA luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms

Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteriaThe community center opened a new swimming pool and fitness classes for senior citizens

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• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular app
• ·A construction company built a new school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats
• ·The local museum hosted a special event for children featuring hands on activities
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with pumpkin and spices
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.