A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 yearsA small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed

A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the dayThe postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country

Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project

A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continentsDietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake

Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workersPhotography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum

Scientists test new vaccine candidate for preventing childhood asthma flare upsCommunity center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults

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• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickens
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·The stock market hit a new all-time high on Monday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·The city held a music concert in the park for local residents
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities