A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 2,000 people
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs
• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices
• ·A fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles
• ·Library provides free access to online academic journals for students
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets
• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest