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Local businesses reported a 26% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous yearA new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers

A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donationsA major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three yearsA study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adults

A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices

The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament

A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelterA fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters

A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a weekA farm started selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer

A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibitsA software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features

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• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 12 injured birds after a severe storm
• ·The central bank decided to raise interest rates to combat rising inflation, which has reached a 10-year high.
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·An energy company announced it will close all coal-fired power plants by 2028
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest dinner where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plastic
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning