A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for essential nutrients
• ·A study showed that online learning can improve access to education for rural students
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A major oil company announced it would be investing $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years.
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing top designers’ latest work
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposed
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·Scientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources
• ·A popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 60 new locations across the country by the end of 2025