Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·The transportation agency added 15 new bus routes to serve rural communities
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 days