A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activitiesA community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top sellerA coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable wasteA university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time

A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workersA fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items

A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families

A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide useA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

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• ·The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery and tools in a dig site in the northern desert
• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot