A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open several new locations in the area
• ·Digital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country
• ·A major airline announced it will use sustainable aviation fuel for 10% of its flights
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills