Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease

A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

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• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2200 years
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea may have health benefits for the immune system
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies and TV shows to its in-flight entertainment
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains