The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a new animal shelter
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Scientists developed a new method to turn food waste into biogas for heating homes
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 100 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·The city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·The government provided loans to small businesses to help them recover from a recent crisis
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote healthy eating
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A local café started serving breakfast all day
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes