A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·Police arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parks
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts, including statues, vases, and coins
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants