The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A tech company hired 50 new employees to expand its customer support team
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park
• ·Local high school announces plans to build outdoor learning space for science classes