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 tech startup secured $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered education tool
• ·A local artist painted a large mural on a downtown building to promote unity
• ·A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·Scientists found that listening to classical music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics