A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery life
• ·A historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritage
• ·Farmers association reports successful harvest thanks to mild summer weather
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·A school added a new course on financial literacy to help students learn about budgeting and saving
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packages
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide
• ·The city implemented a new waste-sorting program to reduce environmental pollution
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author