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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• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organ
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·A software company introduced a new project management tool that integrates with popular productivity apps