A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·A sports event attracted thousands of spectators from across the country
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools for diagnosing diseases
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town, causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries.
• ·International organizations are sending medical supplies to a country hit by a recent cholera outbreak
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers during a hands-on training session
• ·Bus company adds wheelchair accessible vehicles to all routes
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country