The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artistsA city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streamsA clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments

A tech company donated computers to a local elementary school for its computer lab

A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilitiesA bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service

A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and educationA taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion weekA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

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• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·A museum displayed famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with chronic illnesses
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe