A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
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• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·The government announced plans to repair old roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·The government released data showing economic growth of 3% in the last quarter
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A music festival attracted over 90000 attendees and raised $3 million for charity
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort