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

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks
• ·A taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup for the upcoming summer