The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 peopleA farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices

A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA bakery started offering catering services for events

A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhoodA smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones

A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their productsA hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care

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• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A restaurant started offering breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare wildlife migration that were featured in an international nature magazine
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·Scientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to research AI ethics
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes