A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player

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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• ·Video game developer announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·A study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID
• ·A study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 38% in tech firms