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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• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles
• ·A coffee shop began offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable cup waste
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·A bakery created a special edition cake to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 15 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon