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 city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines
• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Automotive company recalls 50000 SUVs due to faulty fuel line connections
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow