A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 yearsA small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed

A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the dayThe postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country

Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project

A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continentsDietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake

Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workersPhotography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum

Scientists test new vaccine candidate for preventing childhood asthma flare upsCommunity center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults

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• ·A construction company began work on a new shopping center in the suburbs
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·The local school district announced that all schools will have free breakfast programs
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current models
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby deer from busy highway
• ·A retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care clinic to reduce wait times in the emergency room
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to begin filming next month
• ·The government announced a tax cut for small businesses to help them recover from the economic impact of recent events.