A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder
• ·A basketball player was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the season after averaging 30 points per game
• ·The national hockey team announced its new roster
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next month
• ·A scientist developed a new method to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease using a simple blood test
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds