A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season

A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and educationA taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion weekA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow onlineA farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families

A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergencyA software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business

A 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 wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat

A software company introduced a new collaboration tool designed to help remote teams work more efficientlyA city council voted to increase funding for public transportation, adding 5 new bus routes and extending service hours

A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer researchA study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information

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• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help shy animals find homes
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 15 new stores in small towns
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families in a community service project
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 550000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 23 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand