A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations
• ·The education department launched a new program to provide free tutoring services to students from low-income families.
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visits
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·Newsletter gives winter weather preparation tips
• ·The stock market hit a new all-time high on Monday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A taxi company added 15 electric vehicles to its fleet, cutting carbon emissions by 25%
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction