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

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• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A national park closed a campground temporarily due to a wildfire risk
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a flood
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A café started serving vegan milk options, including almond, oat, and soy milk
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood