A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationalsStudy reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk

Candle company donates to reforestation projectsAmbulance service offers free CPR trainingTV show wins best comedy award

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxietyPlant store offers tips for succulent care

Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds

Newsletter gives winter weather preparation tipsEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors

Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and IndiaPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparency

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• ·A farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping for all online orders
• ·A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can improve skin health and reduce wrinkles
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with flavors like matcha and sea salt
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver in real time
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·The government introduced new regulations to improve food safety standards