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 local café introduced a new menu item inspired by international cuisine
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·A new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health
• ·A government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources
• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visits
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports