The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrateA sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbsA medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart diseaseThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic

An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless earbuds due to a potential overheating issueStudents organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital

A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsA popular singer announced a world tour starting in June

A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestionScientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet

Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skillsA large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste

(责任编辑：Lifestyle Hacks)

• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hours
• ·A research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·A city council discussed plans to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods