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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• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·A hotel chain started offering eco-friendly packages for environmentally conscious travelers
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $580 million
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race
• ·The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work
• ·The president met with business leaders to discuss how to reduce regulatory barriers for small enterprises
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is two months ahead of schedule and under budget
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·Paramedics receive new equipment to improve emergency response times
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life