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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• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health.
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·A famous poet published a new collection of works centered on themes of hope and resilience
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event
• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses