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 famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 35 countries over the next year
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults.
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·A global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs
• ·The government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest
• ·Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution