A tech company released faster software

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

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• ·A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour
• ·A fire department collaborated with local schools to teach students about fire safety through interactive demonstrations
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.