Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases

The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two yearsA popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear

Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver diseaseThe local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandasA new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance

The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countriesScientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star

The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states

A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schoolsA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A best-selling author announced a new fantasy novel set in a fictional medieval world
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue
• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades