Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Local businesses reported a 26% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous yearA new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers

A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donationsA major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three yearsA study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adults

A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices

The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament

A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelterA fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters

A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a weekA farm started selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer

A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibitsA software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features

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• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·The police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raid
• ·Researchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skills
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients
• ·A new design competition was held to find innovative ideas for urban spaces
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·Candle company donates to reforestation projects
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion