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		  Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month. A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains 
 A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history 
 A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns 
 The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs  | 
		



