A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsA university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazasA fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs

A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trailsScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·A research study found that listening to music can reduce pain
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based protein
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A clothing store offered free alterations for customers
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year, including several sequels to popular franchises.
• ·A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adults
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer