The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved features
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·A city repaired 8 miles of sidewalks to improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients
• ·A farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·The national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope
• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in funding valuing the company over $1 billion