A grocery store started offering "organic produce boxes" delivered weekly to customers’ homes

The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winterA fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counselingA community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer researchA tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system

Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parksA study found that playing video games can improve problem-solving skills

The government built new schools in growing neighborhoods to reduce overcrowding

A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensThe stock market saw a sharp rise after a major tech company announced record quarterly profits

A new community health clinic opened its doors to provide free medical care to low-income familiesDoctors issued a warning about the rise in cases of heat-related illnesses during the summer months

An international aid organization delivered emergency food supplies to regions affected by droughtThe government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector

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• ·A gym introduced a specialized fitness program for post-pregnancy women
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter design
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can reduce muscle soreness by 28% in athletes
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows