The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces

Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school studentsA study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 35% in tech firms

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflationA historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fireRetailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours

Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles

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• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·Major airline announces partnership with hotel chain for discounted travel packages
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake