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 tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately
• ·The national parliament passed a law against false advertising with heavy fines for violators
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A major clothing brand launched a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasoline