A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes

A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selectionsA city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wearA hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical wardA school district started a summer school program for students needing extra academic support

A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West CoastA national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches

A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste

A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center beganA community organized a "park cleanup day" that removed 300 bags of litter from a local green space

A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidaysA university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide

A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offsA fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital

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• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kids
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050
• ·A new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half
• ·A local café hosted a trivia night on weekend evenings
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequels
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourism
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history