The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and catsA tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently

The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers

A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contractA local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmersA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

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• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·A school started a robotics club for students interested in technology
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 75 minutes
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countries
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·A charity collected donations of clothing for people in need
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory