City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in spaceResearchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children

A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its eventsThe city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areasA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 30 countries next year
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelers
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces obesity risk in teens
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter
• ·A fire broke out in a historic building in the city center, causing extensive damage to its interior.
• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·Study shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same state
• ·A study revealed that dog owners are more likely to meet daily exercise goals
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A new smartphone model with advanced camera features was released