A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes to help owners teach their pets basic commands
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square
• ·A software company introduced a new tool to help remote workers collaborate more effectively
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures