A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match, securing their spot in next year’s international tournament.
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home permanently, even after the end of pandemic restrictions.
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·The city implemented a program to recycle electronic waste
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedules
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety