A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A school district purchased new textbooks for all students to align with new curriculum standards
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental health
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacks
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·A sports event attracted thousands of spectators from across the country
• ·A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants