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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• ·A bakery launched a line of vegan cupcakes that were featured in a local lifestyle magazine
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains
• ·A new study showed that air pollution affects cognitive function in the elderly
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in career
• ·Software firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventory
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months.
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·A music festival attracted over 80000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adults