A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 yearsA small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed

A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the dayThe postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country

Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project

A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continentsDietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake

Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workersPhotography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum

Scientists test new vaccine candidate for preventing childhood asthma flare upsCommunity center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults

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• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam
• ·A government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·Community center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex