A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·The local community organized a parade to celebrate the city's founding anniversary
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·A national park recorded a 20% increase in visitor numbers compared to the same month last year
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster