A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide

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 historianResearch finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults

Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackersMarine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefs

School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegarA research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health

A local bookstore hosted a author signing event for a newly released novelA government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety

A sports brand released a new line of eco friendly athletic wearA hospital opened a new wing dedicated to pediatric care

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• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered wildlife habitats from industrial development
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·The government announced plans to repair old roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month
• ·The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areas
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection