Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation

Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubbleThe central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises

A global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regionsThe government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currencyOnline sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year

Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three yearsA leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars

The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery

The government announced plans to reduce corporate tax rates from 25% to 20% to attract foreign investmentA taxi company updated its fleet with hybrid vehicles that reduce fuel consumption by 25%

A fashion designer created a line of adaptive clothing for people with disabilities that combines style and functionalityA library started offering "storytime for seniors" where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members

A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food wasteA fire department collaborated with local schools to teach students about fire safety through interactive demonstrations

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• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program
• ·The national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days
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• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·Researchers at a medical center found that regular exercise can slow down the aging process by preserving muscle mass and cognitive function.
• ·City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schools
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup for next year featuring top artists
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young groups to get vaccinated