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

The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internetResearchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsA popular fashion brand announced plans to recycle old clothing into new productsDoctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries

The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for workA new study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance in students

The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown

A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

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• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·A tech company released software updates to improve security
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the mating calls of birds
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a token of appreciation
• ·Doctors warned about the rise in cases of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks