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		  A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus 
 A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warningThe government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spendingA study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers 
 A local animal shelter rescued over 100 pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter 
 A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035 A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next yearA company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025 Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation  | 
		



