A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste

A museum hosted a special exhibition featuring art from around the worldResearchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills

The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beachesAn oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technologyA small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams

A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight managementThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers

Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster

A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a weekA famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection

Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart conditionFarmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather

The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournamentEngineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models

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• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice saving people from tall buildings
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championship
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·A new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual ones
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art installations