A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

A taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier bookingA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schoolsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in needLocal farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce

The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countriesA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moon
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·A major airline added new flight routes to several European cities
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities
• ·A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·A tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection