The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·Radio station holds fundraiser for local food bank
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2034 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·The national rugby team defeated their rival in a final match to win the regional trophy
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by local artists
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·International organizations are sending medical supplies to a country hit by a recent cholera outbreak
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2200 years
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·TV show wins best comedy award at national television awards
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for seniors learning to use smartphones