A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation

A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school spaceA coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia

A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital designA photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music chartsA grocery store added a "zero-waste" aisle with bulk grains nuts and spices in reusable containers

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoicesA research study showed that exercise can improve memory in older adults

A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drinkA government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying

A sports league changed its rules to make games more excitingA city installed more public restrooms in parks and downtown areas

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• ·Scientists collaborate with international teams to study climate change impacts
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·A major tech firm released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement dating back over 5000 years