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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• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about historical events
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Hardware store expands inventory to include more sustainable building materials
• ·A tech company donated 500 old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A coffee shop hosted live jazz nights every Friday, boosting evening sales by 35%