A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate 10% of its sales to environmental charities
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance to the continental championship
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica