The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflation

University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineeringRetail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenFire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhoodVeterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend

Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership

Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adultsWeather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekend

University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficientRetailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsBakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat

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• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in understanding quantum computing
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion
• ·Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 years
• ·A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue
• ·A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next year
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country