A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workers

A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetingsResearchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardensA famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industryDoctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain

The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species programScientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days

The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances

A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptomsCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekA retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees

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• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and cookies
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups
• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·A software company provided free technical support
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award