A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·A heavy rainstorm hit the southern region causing flooding in several small towns
• ·A clothing store launched an online website
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell regeneration
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons
• ·A city launched a bike safety program to teach children how to ride bikes safely
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles