City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing lineA library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use

A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one monthA bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season

A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films

Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenchesThe government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families

Local schools will start offering after-school art classes to enhance students' creativityA major tech company released a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features

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• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·The stock market saw a sharp rise after a major tech company announced record quarterly profits
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·A restaurant started offering breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that drew over 150 attendees
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels
• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victory