The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artistsA city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streamsA clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments

A tech company donated computers to a local elementary school for its computer lab

A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilitiesA bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service

A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and educationA taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion weekA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

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• ·A research study showed that spending time in nature can reduce anxiety
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·Doctors recommended that people get enough sleep for better overall health
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A school started a robotics club