The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips
• ·Scientists found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens