A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily

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 new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutes
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A local history museum opened a new exhibition about the city’s role in the country’s independence movement
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Scientists found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·The foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial dispute
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%
• ·The stock market fell slightly after news of global economic concerns
• ·A tech company developed a new app that helps users track and reduce food waste
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers