The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·Experts warned about the increasing risk of wildfires in dry regions this summer
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·A city installed 30 new streetlights in high-crime neighborhoods to improve nighttime safety
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure