A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends

A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless sheltersA university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest

A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s booksA city council voted to increase funding for public transportationA clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products

A hospital implemented a new system to reduce patient wait timesA school started a garden project to teach students about growing food

A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city

A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environmentA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the countryA city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations

Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herdsA bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·A musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming charts
• ·The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal illness, offering free shots at local clinics.
• ·A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve mood
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 13 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours