A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in OctoberA coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily

A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutionsA taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets

A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsResearchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade

The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobsA tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system

Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school startsThe community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park

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• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·A construction company used eco friendly materials for a new building project
• ·A school added a coding club that competed in a regional coding competition
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular yoga reduces back pain in office workers