A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local farmers for home delivery
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors to improve balance and flexibility
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·Local police reported a 22% decrease in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program