A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million

A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countriesA university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students

A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycareA city council discussed plans to build a new park in a residential areaA clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website

A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the publicA school district started a program to help students with learning disabilities

A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment

A national park started a program to protect native plant speciesA study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain

The government launched a grant program for pandemic-affected artists and cultural groupsA new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel

A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

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• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region
• ·The foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial dispute
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·A community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor
• ·A charity started a meal delivery program for elderly residents who are homebound
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling