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 prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in Paris
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·Scientists developed a new method to turn food waste into biogas for heating homes
• ·Engineers tested a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·Bakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum sensors for medical imaging
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains
• ·A university opened a career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year
• ·A city hosted a cultural festival that featured music dance and food from 25 different countries