Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases

The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two yearsA popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear

Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver diseaseThe local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandasA new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance

The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countriesScientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star

The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states

A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schoolsA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products reached a new high this year
• ·A café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
• ·The city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents
• ·A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organ
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local food bank