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 gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing to attract more members
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The national basketball team hired a new coach with international experience
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials
• ·A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areas
• ·A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoors
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units