Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease

A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

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• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·A tech startup launched a new device that helps monitor home energy use
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthly
• ·A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 550000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·A study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving