Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups

A bakery introduced a "gluten-free bread" that tasted similar to traditional wheat breadA coffee shop hosted a "live jazz night" that featured local musicians and drew large crowds

A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college studentsA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissionsA fashion store started offering "online styling consultations" for customers who prefer shopping from home

A library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fictionA farm began selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer months

A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speedStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas

A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent raceScientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge

The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizensA social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

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• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest
• ·A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election