A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 yearsA small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed

A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the dayThe postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country

Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project

A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continentsDietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake

Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workersPhotography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum

Scientists test new vaccine candidate for preventing childhood asthma flare upsCommunity center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults

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• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 3-0
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Farmers are switching to organic farming methods to meet consumer demand
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Local businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Local farmers reported a 26% increase in wheat yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year