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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• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public service
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in public spaces to encourage more recycling
• ·Farmers report higher crop yields due to improved irrigation systems
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days