A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a crewed mission to the moon by 2029
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·Doctors recommended that people get regular check ups to prevent serious health issues
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels