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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• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app to track buses
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·A new survey found that 80% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary.
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwide
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable