Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.Researchers found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%.

The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.

Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.

A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.

A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.A library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fiction

A farm began selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer monthsA fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speedA community organized a "charity auction" that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter

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• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·Local schools implemented new safety measures to protect students and staff
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·Volunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project