A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends

A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless sheltersA university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest

A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s booksA city council voted to increase funding for public transportationA clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products

A hospital implemented a new system to reduce patient wait timesA school started a garden project to teach students about growing food

A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city

A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environmentA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the countryA city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations

Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herdsA bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings

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• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events
• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farms
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·Scientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years