A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationalsStudy reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk

Candle company donates to reforestation projectsAmbulance service offers free CPR trainingTV show wins best comedy award

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxietyPlant store offers tips for succulent care

Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds

Newsletter gives winter weather preparation tipsEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors

Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and IndiaPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparency

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• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·The city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries
• ·Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare disease
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open 30 new stores in Southeast Asia next year
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas