The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 50% more efficient than current models.
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A gym started a fitness program for people with disabilities