The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years

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 weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve on the outskirts
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.
• ·A rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night
• ·A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A farm began using organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025