A pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some peopleThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryScientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·An international aid group delivered 10000 tons of food to a country facing famine due to conflict
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A severe storm struck the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal community evacuations
• ·Motorcycle club organizes charity ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel