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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• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey and bee products
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·A survey found that 60% of people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a hospital to develop medical AI tools