The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventThe central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung diseaseA community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area

A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbsLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineResearchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

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• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A farm started offering educational tours for school groups to learn about farming
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to open 50 new locations across the country, creating over 1,000 new jobs.
• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·A museum hosted a concert featuring traditional music from a different culture
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping