A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsA university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazasA fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs

A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trailsScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·The military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoors
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farm
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·A café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safety
• ·A school district added after-school programs
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches