A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterResearchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteA snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeastA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card feesA museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays

A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants

Scientists discovered a new star system with three planetsResearchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months

The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial loggingA restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms

Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation projectThe central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates to support economic stability

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• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve memory in older adults
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·Theater group puts on production of classic play with modern adaptation
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countries