A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 yearsA small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed

A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the dayThe postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country

Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project

A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continentsDietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake

Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workersPhotography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum

Scientists test new vaccine candidate for preventing childhood asthma flare upsCommunity center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults

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• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists
• ·A farm began selling homemade salsa made from its own tomatoes and peppers
• ·Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in career
• ·Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adults
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to adopt rescue animals
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses switch to renewable energy
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration season
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop teaching residents how to use fire extinguishers
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay