A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehicles
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases
• ·Tennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·Farmers association reports successful harvest thanks to mild summer weather
• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks