The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a international film festival
• ·A high school football team won the state championship after a last-minute touchdown
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with business leaders to discuss job creation strategies
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·A software company offered training for new users
• ·A hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to transplant a 3D-printed organ into a patient.
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·The community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for free
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend