A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·Local schools held a sports day for students to promote physical activity
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·A famous athlete announced retirement from professional sports after 20 years citing health reasons
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly alternatives to popular items
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal health
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year