The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade

A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetablesA photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings

A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottlesA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 peopleA construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms

A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levelsA small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations

A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserveA bakery started making custom wedding cakes with 3D-printed sugar flowers

A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free optionA university’s soccer team won the national championship

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or moreA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly

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• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A pharmaceutical company released results showing its new drug reduces symptoms of arthritis by 40%
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·A famous singer announced a tour to promote their new album with shows in 30 cities
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spice
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter