A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

A taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier bookingA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schoolsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in needLocal farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce

The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countriesA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

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• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public education
• ·Scientists developed a new method to turn food waste into biogas for heating homes
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough natural light during the day improves mood
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A study found that teachers who receive additional training are more effective at helping students learn and achieve their goals.
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster