A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·The WHO launched a program to train nurses in rural areas of Africa to improve maternal health
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·A city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different states
• ·A school district purchased new textbooks for all students to align with new curriculum standards
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the anniversary of a famous historical figure, featuring lectures and interactive exhibits.
• ·A study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adults
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year