Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recessionA leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this yearThe stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains
Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income householdsA multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs
The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projectsA coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices
A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the worldA taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavorsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
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- ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
- ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian
- ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
- ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
- ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season
- ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
- ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
- ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes
- ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
- ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
- ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
- ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing vessel in protected marine area
- ·A study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school
- ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters
- ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%
- ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacks
- ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
- ·Paramedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster
- ·Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
- ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition