Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter

The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recessionA leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this yearThe stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains

Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income householdsA multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs

The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data

The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projectsA coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices

A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the worldA taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavorsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

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• ·Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce flooding
• ·A smartphone company released a waterproof model
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A major airline announced it will use sustainable aviation fuel for 10% of its flights
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation