Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergenciesA software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data

A community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritageA grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers

A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them

A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserveA taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on traditional regional dishesA city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting

A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current modelsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 monthly listeners

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• ·Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·A film director announced plans to adapt a famous novel into a movie
• ·A major clothing brand announced plans to offer more sizes to be more inclusive
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A airline offered discounts for passengers who book flights during off peak times
• ·Car manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissions