Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.Researchers found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%.

The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.

Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.

A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.

A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.A library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fiction

A farm began selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer monthsA fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speedA community organized a "charity auction" that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter

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• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support non-native speakers
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·Local businesses offered special discounts to customers who use bicycles instead of cars to shop
• ·A tech firm announced a partnership with a school district to provide coding workshops
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show
• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools