A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsA university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazasA fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs

A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trailsScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

(责任编辑：Language Learners)

• ·A tech company released a new app to help people manage their finances
• ·A historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritage
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A team of scientists successfully sent a spacecraft to explore a distant planet, aiming to gather data about its atmosphere and surface.
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 590000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels