The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·The city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from over 50 different cultures
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A study in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and boost local businesses
• ·The government announced a new $510 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·Scientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100