City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in spaceResearchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children

A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its eventsThe city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areasA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor received five nominations at a major film awards ceremony
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·The local fire department held a fire safety training session for residents
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease