A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families, aiming to boost consumer spending.A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

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 emissions

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• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Survey shows 75 percent of students prefer hybrid learning models over full in person classes
• ·A university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown