A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging pregnant women and seniors to get vaccinated
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students.
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour starting in the fall
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian about ancient Egyptian civilization
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·A school started a debate club
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabulary
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to vaccinate children in developing countries against measles and rubella.
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area