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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• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar cookie that was popular with health-conscious customers
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition
• ·A team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film about historical events next year
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·The city announced plans to install more streetlights to improve safety
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experience
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scams
• ·A software company released an update to its program to ensure compatibility with the latest operating systems