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

The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internetResearchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsA popular fashion brand announced plans to recycle old clothing into new productsDoctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries

The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for workA new study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance in students

The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown

A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

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• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam tournament after defeating the top-seeded player in the final
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a new virus strain