A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adultsThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbsArchaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technologyA drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology

A community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residentsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinksA school district started a mentorship program for new teachers

A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classesA community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

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• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·The city council approved the renovation of an old historical building
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A sports team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respect
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·A major clothing brand announced a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 24% in city centers
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to expand to 55 new locations across the country by the end of 2025
• ·Bus company adds wheelchair accessible vehicles to all routes
• ·Doctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes