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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• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areas
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·Researchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster
• ·Doctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music