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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• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery life
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood test
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A major sports league announced it will add two new teams starting from the 2026 season