A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily

The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two yearsA popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear

Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver diseaseThe local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandasA new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance

The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countriesScientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star

The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states

A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schoolsA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Research finds that adequate hydration improves cognitive function
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Study reveals that family camping trips improve children’s connection to nature
• ·A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-round
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills