A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 10 new plant-based dishes
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·Researchers found that strength training helps prevent muscle loss in older adults
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient Roman ruins in a small European village
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals and progress
• ·The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A research team developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce than current models.
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes