Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved cameraA farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes

A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipmentA airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advanceA charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research

A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineeringA bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel

A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

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• ·Local residents celebrated a new community center opening with a gym library and youth club
• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with local employers hiring for various positions
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·A charity organization supported education programs for children in poor communities
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries
• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship