Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online ordersA celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

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• ·Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 6 million people in rural areas
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·The national ballet company performed a new dance piece to critical acclaim
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science
• ·A tech startup raised $50 million in funding to develop AI tools for healthcare providers
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies