The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years

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 weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·Scientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespan
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online services to offer digital book rentals
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year, including several sequels to popular franchises.
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology for healthcare
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates began
• ·A school district started a program to help students with learning disabilities