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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• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visits
• ·A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in the city creating 120 new jobs
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·A new hospital was built in a rural area to improve healthcare access
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety