Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved cameraA farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes

A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipmentA airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advanceA charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research

A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineeringA bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel

A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

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• ·A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plants
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in just two weeks
• ·A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer