A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption events
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A tech company released software updates to improve security
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos for their new product line
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide