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		  Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next yearA study showed that practicing meditation for 15 minutes daily reduces anxiety levels by 22% 
 A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed track on music platforms within 48 hoursThe military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone areaA school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum 
 A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exerciseA heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive days 
 Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionThe transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about historical eventsA hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping seasonA severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city  | 
		



