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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• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·A social media platform removed fake accounts to improve user experience
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·Doctors recommended regular health check-ups to prevent serious diseases
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.
• ·A farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 50 new stores across the country
• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A farm invested in a new irrigation system that reduced water usage by 30% while increasing crop yields
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition collection