A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers

Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year
• ·Mathematicians solve long-standing problem in algebra
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·Fire department hosts annual open house with equipment demonstrations and safety talks
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with mobility issues access home healthcare services
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system function
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment