A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player

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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• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·The education department launched a new program to provide free tutoring services to students from low-income families.
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A national park started offering guided tours
• ·A tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate its rooms to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly
• ·A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills