Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases

The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two yearsA popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear

Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver diseaseThe local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandasA new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance

The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countriesScientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star

The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states

A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schoolsA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·A gym started a fitness program for people with disabilities
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric sedan with a 500-mile driving range
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards
• ·Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount