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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• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·The government launched a program to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative flours
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issues