A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipesA school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet accessA photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity

A hotel started offering free breakfast to guests which increased customer satisfaction scoresA musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations

A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety

A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and life satisfactionA farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities

A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care qualityA national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort

A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-storeA city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins

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• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressure
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industry
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste section with bulk foods and package-free products
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A major music festival announced its lineup for next summer, featuring some of the world’s top artists and bands.
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children