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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• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adults
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A charity organization built wells to provide clean water in villages
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution