The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artistsA city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streamsA clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments

A tech company donated computers to a local elementary school for its computer lab

A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilitiesA bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service

A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and educationA taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion weekA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

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• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to host author events throughout the year
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote areas
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·A new study revealed that social isolation can have negative effects on physical health
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $120 million
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night