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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• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program to reduce waste sent to landfills
• ·The country’s military announced it will conduct a series of training exercises next month to enhance national security.
• ·A government agency updated its website to include more resources for small business owners
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest