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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• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim, attracting over 10,000 visitors on its first weekend.
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%
• ·Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has a long-lasting impact on academic success
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50