A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends

A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless sheltersA university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest

A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s booksA city council voted to increase funding for public transportationA clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products

A hospital implemented a new system to reduce patient wait timesA school started a garden project to teach students about growing food

A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city

A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environmentA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the countryA city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations

Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herdsA bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings

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• ·A tech company donated software to local non profit organizations
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects
• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·Local vineyards reported their best harvest in a decade due to ideal summer weather conditions
• ·The government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the state
• ·A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s library
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and reduced risk of certain diseases
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly