A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to transplant a 3D-printed organ into a patient.
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city
• ·Tea shop imports rare white tea from remote regions of China
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·Scientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A university research team studied how social media affects romantic relationships
• ·The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at a dig site
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of certain cancers by 30%