A wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventThe central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflation

A renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapesA hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung diseaseA community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area

A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigueA severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain

The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourismSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsHospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month

Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the countrySurvey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic

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• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home permanently, even after the end of pandemic restrictions.
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in parking lots and streets
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial additives from all menu items
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by natural landscapes
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunities
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 80 dogs and cats
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break