Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·Weather conditions led to an increase in wildfire risks in the western region
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A high school football team won the state championship after a last-minute touchdown