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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• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all students starting next semester
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A famous designer launched a new clothing line inspired by traditional culture
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Local businesses offered special discounts to customers who use bicycles instead of cars to shop
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free
• ·Marine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·The WHO released guidelines for workplaces to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses