City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in spaceResearchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children

A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its eventsThe city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areasA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A city repaired 8 miles of sidewalks to improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·Scientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100
• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products.
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A new hotel opened in the mountains offering scenic views
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·A study found urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 20% in city centers
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved camera
• ·Doctors warned about the rise in cases of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community