A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 13% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsThe city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cyclingA major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained

Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in carsThe school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving

Researchers found that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily improves blood flow

The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hoursScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds

A major airline revealed plans to add 23 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demandLocal authorities reported a 20% drop in crime rates over the past nine months citing enhanced community policing

A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations

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• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·A golfer won their first major tournament after a sudden-death playoff
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speed
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months.
• ·The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areas
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store