The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 peopleA farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices

A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA bakery started offering catering services for events

A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhoodA smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones

A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their productsA hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care

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• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features for its users
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illness
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·An airline added a new direct flight route connecting a mid-sized city to a popular vacation destination
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled fishing nets collected from oceans
• ·Researchers found a way to use AI to predict natural disasters (like earthquakes) up to 72 hours in advance