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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• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·A major tech company released a new tablet with a foldable screen and enhanced processing power
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacks
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs