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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• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A famous artist held their first exhibition in the country for ten years
• ·Local authorities reported a 17% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·The local theater company announced it will perform a modern adaptation of a Shakespeare play
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds, with most packages now arriving within 2 days.
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents