Study shows that using standing desks reduces back pain in office workers

A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteriaA tech company released a new version of its software with improved features and performance

A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eatingA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and qualityA university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students

A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free ridesA bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country

A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfitsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymouslyA luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties

Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foamThe community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities

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• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·A major airline announced it will use sustainable aviation fuel for 10% of its flights
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a local nature reserve
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·A coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby deer from busy highway
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A charity raised money to support animal shelters across the country