Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups

A bakery introduced a "gluten-free bread" that tasted similar to traditional wheat breadA coffee shop hosted a "live jazz night" that featured local musicians and drew large crowds

A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college studentsA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissionsA fashion store started offering "online styling consultations" for customers who prefer shopping from home

A library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fictionA farm began selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer months

A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speedStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas

A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent raceScientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge

The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizensA social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

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• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·The government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a dig