A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A tech company launched a new language translation app that works offline for travelers
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation
• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on regional cuisine
• ·Tennis player becomes youngest champion in tournament history at 17 years old