Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter

The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recessionA leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this yearThe stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains

Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income householdsA multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs

The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data

The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projectsA coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices

A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the worldA taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavorsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

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• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·Television show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu