A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers

Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build a small home in 10 days, cutting costs by 30%
• ·A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of summer dresses made with lightweight, breathable fabric
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages for local residents, including discounts and free breakfast
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween