A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtown
• ·Research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep improves decision-making skills
• ·A university research team studied the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·The government announced a new program to support small-scale farmers with subsidies
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water reduces headaches
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient