A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030

A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areasA university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest

A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend saleA city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next yearA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issuesA school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalistsPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparency

Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performancesResearch indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD

Camera store offers photography workshops for beginnersWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild

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• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A new species of plant was discovered in a tropical rainforest
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide financial aid for small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults, led by a local ceramic artist
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival team