A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workers

A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetingsResearchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardensA famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industryDoctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain

The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species programScientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days

The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances

A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptomsCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekA retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

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• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks