The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some peopleThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%

A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins

Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific OceanA bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers

A farm transitioned to organic farming methods, eliminating the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticidesA museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults, led by a local ceramic artist

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