Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.Researchers found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%.

The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.

Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.

A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.

A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.A library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fiction

A farm began selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer monthsA fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speedA community organized a "charity auction" that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter

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• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed vet to help owners monitor their pets’ health
• ·Pet store offers adoption events for rescue animals every Saturday
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final match
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·The stock market rebounded after a day of volatility caused by economic news
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week