A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunitiesA local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle schoolsA coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with pumpkin and spicesA wildlife sanctuary opened a new visitor center with interactive exhibits

A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employeesA city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians

A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesInternational organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane

A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the countryThe stock market rebounded after a week of losses following positive job growth data

A famous singer announced a surprise concert to raise money for homeless shelters in major citiesResearchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity

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• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournament
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming
• ·Scientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique coloration
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows