The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 peopleA farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices

A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA bakery started offering catering services for events

A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhoodA smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones

A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their productsA hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care

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• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 19 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·A new law was signed to protect freedom of the press and prevent censorship of independent media
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A city council voted to increase green spaces by building three new community parks
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions