The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks

A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve moodA famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novelThe military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers

A school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated contentA tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated

Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packagingThe WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contractA new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities

Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 yearsThe government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%

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• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·Basketball team wins national championship after final game overtime
• ·The stock market fell slightly after news of global economic concerns
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover