A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety

A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areasA university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest

A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend saleA city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next yearA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issuesA school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalistsPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparency

Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performancesResearch indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD

Camera store offers photography workshops for beginnersWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild

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• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·Students won a prize for their invention at a science fair
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·The local school district announced that all schools will have free breakfast programs
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuries
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·A school hosted a music festival where students performed in bands and choirs