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

Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines of customers
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and heart health
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·A student won a national scholarship for their research on renewable energy solutions
• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Experts warned about the increasing risk of wildfires in dry regions this summer
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A major airline added new entertainment options on its flights
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers