A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player

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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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A major clothing brand announced a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health and reduce allergies
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $8000 to repair a local playground
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research