The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers marketA museum offered free admission on weekends for families

A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuriesA government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows

A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome

A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwrightA bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels

Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virusThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiencesA study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory

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• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·A streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library
• ·A major tech company unveiled a foldable tablet that transforms into a laptop with a detachable keyboard
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·A school added a coding club that competed in a regional coding competition
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators