Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Local businesses reported a 26% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous yearA new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers

A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donationsA major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three yearsA study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adults

A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices

The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament

A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelterA fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters

A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a weekA farm started selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer

A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibitsA software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features

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• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·Local police reported a 22% decrease in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·Students attended a workshop on environmental conservation
• ·A major car brand announced it will release 10 new electric vehicle models by 2026
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys