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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• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults.
• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·A tennis player won their 22nd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 20 animals from a zoo that was forced to close due to financial issues
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices, demanding government support to cover production costs.
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance