The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrateA sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbsA medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart diseaseThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic

An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless earbuds due to a potential overheating issueStudents organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital

A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsA popular singer announced a world tour starting in June

A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestionScientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet

Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skillsA large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste

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• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·The government passed a law to reduce noise pollution in urban areas
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defect
• ·Researchers found a way to use AI to predict natural disasters (like earthquakes) up to 72 hours in advance
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international cities
• ·The government planned to build 10,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat chronic pain without addictive medications
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan