A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·The national space agency planned to send a new mission to explore the moon
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in California and Oregon
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·The government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round