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

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·Study finds that working in teams increases creativity in workplace projects
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·Study shows that using natural light in offices increases employee productivity
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·Researchers found that regular swimming improves cardiovascular health in older adults
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to protect endangered animals
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials