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 university organized a conference on artificial intelligence and its impact on society
• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·A community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regions
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest