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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• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·A large telecom company invested $2.2 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to remote areas
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwide
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local design school
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 46% in adults
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes