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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• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A famous actor announced they would star in a new sci-fi film set to release next summer
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A car accident in a parking garage resulted in minor injuries for three people
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·Geologists warn of potential earthquake risk in coastal region
• ·A famous musician released a new album, which broke streaming records within the first 24 hours of its release.
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·The community center offered free tutoring for students
• ·A study showed that spending time in nature can reduce symptoms of depression by 35% in adults