A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores

A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add two new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy dietThe government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses

A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ringA bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor

A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffeeA university opened a career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app, helping riders recover itemsA fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

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• ·The country’s military announced it will conduct a series of training exercises next month to enhance national security.
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence
• ·A famous musician released a new album, which broke streaming records within the first 24 hours of its release.
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions and advanced agricultural techniques.
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·Local police reported a 21% decrease in vandalism cases after launching a community patrol initiative
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships