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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• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative menu
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage their remote teams more efficiently
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·A pet rescue organization found homes for 300 dogs and cats in the past six months
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·The WHO launched a program to train nurses in rural areas of Africa to improve maternal health
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system