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 study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Major clothing brands announced plans to use 100% recycled fabric by 2027
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·A severe cyclone hit a coastal town, destroying dozens of homes and leaving many residents without power or clean water.
• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new security features
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly produce boxes
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather