City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in spaceResearchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children

A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its eventsThe city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areasA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the mating calls of birds
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will use only sustainable and recycled materials in its products by 2030.
• ·A local bakery launched a new line of whole-grain pastries that sold out within three days of release
• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·Scientists found that butterflies are changing their migration routes due to changing temperatures
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·Researchers studied the impact of diet on gut health in children
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings reports
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehicles