A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsA university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazasA fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs

A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trailsScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·Researchers found that spending time outdoors reduces stress levels
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads in rural areas
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a film festival
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Study reveals that reusable containers save households money
• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery