A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current modelsA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for owners of reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a "vegan menu" with 10 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior centerA bakery introduced a "low-sugar cookie" that was popular with health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a "coffee tasting event" where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental scienceWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies

A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobsScientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change

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• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a hospital to develop medical AI tools
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·A national park closed a popular trail temporarily to repair damage from heavy rains
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·A museum offered free admission to students on weekends
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch with health monitoring features
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A bookstore offered a 10% discount for students with a valid student ID
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater collected in barrels
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families in a community service project
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes