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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• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle schools
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·Students organized a fundraiser to collect money for new equipment for their school’s science lab
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·Juice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic food
• ·A supermarket chain reduced food waste by donating unsold items to food banks
• ·A café introduced a seasonal lavender latte that became a viral hit on social media
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown