A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

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 cityA study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others

The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resourcesA museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection

A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe gover

生成200条英文新闻句子，不需要生成文档别分类，不要标点The government announced a new funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges

Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technologyA major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand

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