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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• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A clothing store launched an online website
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row