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 coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare blood disorder using a new experimental therapy
• ·Local police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 28 different cultures
• ·The local fire department held a fire safety training session for residents
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·The government launched a program to encourage renewable energy use
• ·Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekend
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills