A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea fish living near hydrothermal vents
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·The government approved a new infrastructure plan to repair aging roads and bridges across the state
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·A tech company switched to a 4-day workweek, reporting a 20% boost in employee productivity
• ·A music festival attracted over 80000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a foreign country
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for allergies with fewer side effects
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes