An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in ParisA fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reportedA streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s

Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold caseThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds

College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole researchA local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

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• ·A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all orders
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest in South America
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyes
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses sensors to guide drivers to available spots
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees