A new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

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 community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduled
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and support local artists
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals