A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipesA school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet accessA photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity

A hotel started offering free breakfast to guests which increased customer satisfaction scoresA musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations

A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety

A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and life satisfactionA farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities

A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care qualityA national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort

A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-storeA city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins

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• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A national park offered guided tours led by park rangers
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine for a previously untreatable disease
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is two months ahead of schedule and under budget
• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest