A taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup eventThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growthA renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery

A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family memberA community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrate

A sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbsThe transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city

A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection to celebrate its 50th anniversaryA hospital opened a new rehabilitation center to help patients recover from injuries

A community center offered free fitness classes to help residents stay healthyA tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations

(责任编辑：Health Bits)

• ·A study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customers
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 21 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·Local schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent