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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• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2032 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A pet store started offering pet adoption events in partnership with a local rescue organization
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products reached a new high this year
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake
• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties
• ·Scientists developed a new AI algorithm that can generate realistic images from text descriptions in less than a second
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·The government launched a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training