Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homesA software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants

A community organized a "neighborhood potluck" where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors

A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenientA school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated content

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydratedHeavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packagingThe government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development

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• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions
• ·A team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trash
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficiently
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s library
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 22%
• ·Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruit
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens