Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workersVeterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care

Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinationsResearch finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilitiesDance troupe performs at international festival in Paris

Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved cameraHikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve

Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

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• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A famous designer launched a new clothing line inspired by traditional culture
• ·Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible buses
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets and warm clothing to homeless people in winter
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic
• ·A research study showed that exercise can improve memory in older adults
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more