A famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn 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 storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years

A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives

A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery lifeWeather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country

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• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·Scientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying campaign to create a safer school environment
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·Dietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·The transportation department announced plans to repair and upgrade several major highways to reduce traffic congestion.
• ·A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 30 new hotels in Asia over the next three years.
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs