The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural areaA study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information

The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cerealsA museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous inventionA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens

A space agency successfully landed a rover on Mars to search for signs of ancient lifeThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating

A new movie starring a popular actor was released and earned $50 million on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can improve skin health and reduce wrinklesThe stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement

A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials

Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school bandThe national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics

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• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for allergies with fewer side effects
• ·The airport announced plans to add more security checkpoints to reduce wait times for travelers
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for documentaries
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·The government invested in building new schools in growing suburbs to accommodate more students
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025
• ·A national park offered guided tours led by park rangers
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.