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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• ·Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespan
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality
• ·A popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health
• ·Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendors