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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• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·Astronomers share new images of Jupiter’s moons captured by space telescope
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop teaching residents prevention and response
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·A small aircraft made an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in adults
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·A singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor