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 giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platforms
• ·A new survey found that 70% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability.
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morning
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection
• ·A local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65
• ·A team of scientists successfully sent a spacecraft to explore a distant planet, aiming to gather data about its atmosphere and surface.
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals and progress
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold