Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

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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• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation site
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 35000 residents in the central region
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and heart health
• ·A university’s debate team won a national championship