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 supermarket chain reduced food waste by donating unsold items to food banks
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street fair with live music and food stalls to boost community spirit
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoors
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies and TV shows to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 25 countries over the next 12 months.
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home system that connects all devices (lights thermostats security cameras) via voice commands