A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its social media platform
• ·A study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%
• ·Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding season
• ·Local residents held a protest against the construction of a new factory near a residential area
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·The national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals