A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards

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 trainingTV show wins best comedy award

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxietyPlant store offers tips for succulent care

Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds

Newsletter gives winter weather preparation tipsEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors

Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and IndiaPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparency

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• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·The transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20,000 for disaster relief
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop
• ·The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·A tech company allowed employees to bring their pets to work one day a week to boost morale
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities