Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter

The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recessionA leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this yearThe stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains

Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income householdsA multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs

The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data

The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projectsA coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices

A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the worldA taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavorsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

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• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·A restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera
• ·A new high-speed train service connecting two cities started today
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·A major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures