A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player

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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• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park
• ·A local market started selling fresh produce directly from nearby farms
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A library added a collection of books about mental health to support community members struggling with mental illness
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·A research study revealed that listening to music while studying improves retention for some students