The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes

A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 150th anniversaryA bakery started creating custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events

A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office buildingA smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plansA farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuriesA national park started offering guided tours led by park rangers, focusing on wildlife and plant identification

A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women

A city installed 25 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in community centers and senior centersA hotel added a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline

A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20,000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skillsA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally

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• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beans
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new security features
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans