A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energyA local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees

A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workersResearchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart diseaseThe prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans

A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuateA new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers

Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district

The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern statesA city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks

A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technologyA farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property

A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronautA airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system

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• ·A streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance in the tournament
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding season
• ·Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A bookstore offered a 10% discount for students with a valid student ID