A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·Researchers found that strength training helps prevent muscle loss in older adults
• ·A social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach teens about online safety and cyberbullying prevention
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenches
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school