The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 peopleA farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices

A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA bakery started offering catering services for events

A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhoodA smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones

A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their productsA hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care

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• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch coffee beans sourced from sustainable farms
• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2035
• ·Local residents celebrated a new community center opening with a gym library and youth club
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients with chronic illnesses
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal health
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery and tools in a dig site in the northern desert
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·The government announced plans to invest in improving public schools
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect