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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• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·A museum offered free admission to students and teachers during the school year
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students