A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

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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• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·A major smartphone brand released a new model with a 6.7-inch display and 5000mAh battery
• ·A pet store started offering grooming services for dogs and cats
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·Doctors performed the country’s first successful face transplant on a patient injured in a severe accident
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·A community organized a park cleanup day that removed 300 bags of litter from a local green space
• ·Radio station launches podcast about local history and folklore