City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing lineA library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use

A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one monthA bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season

A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films

Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenchesThe government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families

Local schools will start offering after-school art classes to enhance students' creativityA major tech company released a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features

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• ·Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support rural healthcare facilities
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its business to a new city
• ·Running club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules