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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• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote ocean area
• ·A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·A famous actor announced they would star in a new sci-fi film set to release next summer
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·A famous actor announced they will retire from acting after their upcoming film, which is set to be released next year.
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·A professional athlete set a new national record in the 100-meter sprint at a recent competition
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home games
• ·The stock market rebounded quickly after a short period of uncertainty due to global events
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of respiratory illnesses linked to poor air quality