A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A farm started selling homemade honey and beeswax products at local farmers markets