Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved cameraA farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes

A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipmentA airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advanceA charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research

A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineeringA bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel

A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

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• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and faster
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in parking lots and streets
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·A new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health.
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly storytime events for young children