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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• ·Farmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts including statues vases and coins
• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·A popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 50 new locations nationwide by the end of 2024
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local and international artists
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·Local farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce