A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores

A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add two new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy dietThe government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses

A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ringA bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor

A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffeeA university opened a career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app, helping riders recover itemsA fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

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• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·A historical building was restored and opened as a tourist attraction
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a month