The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and catsA tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently

The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers

A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contractA local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmersA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

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• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·Pet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day
• ·Scientists found that listening to nature sounds while working improves productivity
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 21% in the past year
• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups