A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in underserved areas
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a flexible screen
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific Ocean
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family income
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced traffic congestion in major cities by 28%