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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• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national park
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A bakery won a prize for its bread at a international food festival
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added features
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhood