A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityPet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans

City hosts parade to celebrate local heritage and cultureOnline retailer offers free returns on all clothing purchasesPhysicists study black holes to understand the universe

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national gamesStudy reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease

Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation

Ambulance service offers free first aid training to schoolsA fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital

A library hosted a "genealogy workshop" to help residents trace their family historyA fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community

A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attentionA city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering

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• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·The city introduced a parking app that offers discounts for carpoolers
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 22%
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·A popular music festival attracted 50,000 attendees with performances from top international artists
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities