A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance

The city council voted to increase funding for public art installationsA major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model

Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted drivingScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing cometsA charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents

The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productionsA new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries

Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models

Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local cultureA government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage

A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next yearA local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics

A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schoolsA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties

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• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its video streaming service
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line made from recycled materials
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone altar in a jungle region dating back 3000 years
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A city updated its public transit schedule to reduce wait times during peak hours
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate its rooms to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster relief
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fire
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations