A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energyA local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees

A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workersResearchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart diseaseThe prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans

A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuateA new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers

Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district

The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern statesA city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks

A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technologyA farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property

A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronautA airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system

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• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app to help riders find accessible vehicles
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·A best-selling author announced a sequel to their popular fantasy novel series
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·A city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation
• ·Police solved a cold case using advanced forensic technology
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser for local food bank
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A local theater group performed a play about civil rights activists to mark Black History Month