A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains

A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standardsA global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations

A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three yearsA study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%A local school held a charity event raising over $50000 for children with cancer

A tech startup launched an app to help users track carbon footprints and make eco-friendly choicesThe national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament

A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing temporary shelter use

A new report showed college graduates entering tech increased by 15% in the past yearPhysicists study black holes to learn about universe origins

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 training

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• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology