A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature

A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressureThe city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this yearScientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safelyThe school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep

Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depressionThe government started a program to help farmers switch to organic farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn new languages in 10 minutes a day

Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthmaA major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year

Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areasA city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·A tech startup released an app that helps users find local fitness classes like yoga and spin
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 30%.
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·The national football team won a key match to qualify for the upcoming world cup
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood