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 study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekend
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·A new study revealed that regular exercise can help improve bone density in older adults
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A school added a new course on financial literacy to help students learn about budgeting and saving
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events